Providing employee feedback effectively can be challenging, especially when conducting 360, or peer, reviews—a growing workplace trend. Here are four ways to frame feedback they won’t forget. Add equal parts of positivity. Before sharing constructive criticism, prime with positive statements. Since positive feedback stimulates the brain’s reward centers, the recipient will be more open to…
Five Ways to Show Your Customers Some Love
Customer appreciation strategies need not be extremely costly or complicated. Here are five simple ways to show your customers some love. Surprise and delight. One of the easiest ways to love your customers is to reward them with complimentary perks. Expedited or free shipping, and sample products, are affordable ways to drive revenue and loyalty. …
Three Ways Remote Workers Can Pump Up Productivity
According to Global Workplace Analytics, more than 60% of employers that allow remote work report increases in productivity among telecommuters. Perhaps you are among the work-at-home, non-self-employed population which has grown by 103% since 2005. If so, here are three ways to pump up your productivity. Ensure your workspace is set up for success. One…
Five Ways to Make Your Resume Work for You
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to land a new job this year, avoid making the mistake of ‘dusting off’ a previous version of your resume and add merely adding your most recent work history. Set yourself up for success by following these five steps to make your resume shine. Cut-out clichés. When…