Lowering Employee Turnover Rates & Cost
“Treat employees like they make a difference and they will,” a word of advice from Jim Goodnight, a co-founder, and CEO of SAS Institute Inc. Goodnight is known for the positive work culture he has created at SAS and his commitment to a work-life balance. As a result, SAS has peaked at number one on […]
What to do After Being Laid Off
“Unfortunately, we must inform you that your position at this company has been eliminated. We’re going to have to lay you off, permanently.” These are the words no employee wants to hear. Unfortunately, these words have been spoken too often in a year businesses are battling the economic challenges of the coronavirus. The truth is, […]
Preparing for the Next Unexpected Business Disruption
So, who’s ready for 2021? Dumb question, right? There’s no question it’s been a rough year for everyone, especially businesses. Come midnight on December 31st we’ll all be toasting (while social distancing of course) to a more positive and prosperous 2021. But, what if 2021 isn’t any better? The truth is, business disruptions, like the […]
Burnout in the Workplace
In recent years, burnout in the workplace has become an increasing concern. According to a 2018 Gallup study, two-thirds of full-time employees experience burnout on the job consistently or just sometimes. Burnout in the workplace can lead to health concerns like exhaustion, vulnerability to illnesses, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, food and substance abuse, […]
Talking Politics in the Workplace
The 2020 election is heating up, and so can the political discussion in the workplace. These conversations can quickly turn personal, creating an unfriendly and unnecessary confrontation. So, how does a company approach controversial conversations among employees? To allow or ban the topic can be a double-edged sword. Every company strives to create a safe […]
Reducing the Cost of Workers’ Compensation
Injuries can happen anytime in the workplace. And here is the deal. Injuries occur in every industry from manufacturing floors to even in offices. They can be sprains, cuts, and fractures caused by falls, accidents involving equipment or trauma due to overuse. Here are the quick numbers on injuries in the workplace: In the U.S., […]
Workplace Anxiety Amid COVID-19
Minnesota has been opened for several months after a spring shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with the state open, COVID continues to command our attention and is a concern for many. While some have been happy to return to work, others have fear and anxiety. Workplace anxiety amid COVID can affect all workers […]
Cost of Keeping the Wrong Employees
The wrong employees. We have all hired them (and unfortunately fired them). The loss in production, extra stress, unhappy employees, and endless excuses… wrong hires are costly. Even worse, those costs will not be compensated. What are the qualities of the wrong employees and what are they costing you? Qualities of a Wrong Hire Common […]