In this post I would like to talk about another term that claims to be lean:lean staffing. It is NOT lean! It is an abomination. It is pretty much the opposite of what, in my opinion, lean stands for. It is a completelack of respect for humanity. Let me explain you what it is, why it is terrible, and how to prevent this. Note that this post may include a rant here and there.
If you’re in HR or recruitment, we don’t need to tell you twice about how the industry has rapidly changed over the last two years. You’ve already changed the way you work. From the office to remote to a mix of the two for some!Labor shortages, theGreat Resignation, and theantiwork movementare all signs of the times. To face the realities of the new world of work, it’s time to change the way we approach talent acquisition and HR. We asked10 top expertsfor their predictions for recruiting and HR in 2023.
Setting meaningful as well as realistic goals is a skill that all sales leaders know is crucial. When looking at sales goals, let us clarify that they need to be both meaningful, with a focus on hard, not vanity metrics. They also must be realistic to your industry, region, market, team, and organizational capacity.
One of the best ways for sales leaders to set realistic goals is first to look back. History can offer meaningful data and will provide checks and balances when dealing with projections and not actuals.
When employees don’t feel supported in their goals — or don’t see opportunities for advancement within their company — they become disengaged. They’re less productive, more likely to miss work, and — as noted above — they eventually leave for a better gig. All of this has a ripple effect on the bottom line.
The assembly line is often credited to Henry Ford and the first Model T. While there were some great advances in the moving assembly line, the history of the division of labor go back centuries. An assembly line has multiple workers performing the same task, in order, to produce a result. In early days, a single craftsman would build an object or perform end to end work. Division of labor dictates that each worker does the same task, over and over, in conjunction with others, to produce an output. Think of early settlers chopping wood. Rather than two people chopping up a log, putting down the axe, picking up the pieces and walking over to stack them, one person chops and one person stacks. Adam Smith, in his Wealth of Nations, talks about division of labor.
Maybe you don’t like your job, maybe you are dealing with a lot of stress and are having problems at home, or maybe it is just one of those days where you just feel like death warmed over. The end result is you have a serious lack of motivation, and it is starting to seep into how you look at your work.
Well, there are countless ways to get your motivation back up and running at work, and this article is going to share a few of them here for you…
Quiet quitting is taking TikTok by storm - but what does the trend, and larger discussion, tell us about the importance of work-life balance?
However, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we view many aspects of our lives. Work is no exception. With many people nowworking from home, the conversation aboutwork-life balancehas assumed a new meaning.
2021 was kind to most investment banks and financial services professionals, and if you work in the industry this beneficence should be on display when bonuses are awarded in the next few weeks. But what goes up is always in danger of going down, and after a heady 12 months, some areas of the industry are looking a little frothy. Others are likely to remain in their state of excitement for the year to come.
Most companies these days are actively incorporating sales coaching in their process. It helps improve the performance of each salesperson of the firm, which leads to more sales and ultimately boosts the company’s revenue.
Companies that have solid sales coaching programs are able to see28% more win rates.
Let’s find out what sales coaching is about, what makes a successful coach, and tips that work.
Employee recruitment has changed markedly over the past decade. Organizations must drastically expand their human resource in a progressively competitive atmosphere. Accordingly, social media recruiting strategies are essential toattract the best candidates.
Social media recruitment describes identifying and hiring talent through social media. Businesses can use this employee recruitment strategy to reach a broader talent pool and select candidates more effectively. It also puts organizations right where potential employees spend much of their free time - social media.
With 2023 being just a couple of days away, it’s time to make a list of New Year’s resolutions.
Do you want to close more deals next year? Do you want to spend less time on manual tasks? Do you want to become an industry leads and a recognized expert?
For every sales manager out there, the goals will vary. We’ve tried to put together the ultimate list of New Year’s resolutions for salespeople who want to generate more sales. Take one or all; bringing even a single promise off this list to life will give your business a boost!
Looking back at the previous year, it's time to look ahead. Refreshing and recharging are what you need to get the most out of the new year. What can you do differently this year? You can start with these 20 new year resolutions
Celebrating the holiday season can be a fun way to keep your employees engaged and focused. But as the season progresses, you may start to notice employees who are losing steam. Your employees are extra busy during the holiday months as they are making time for visiting friends, shopping, baking, and enjoying holiday celebrations with family. By the time the new year rolls around many of them might feel burnt out and unmotivated. Here are a few ways you can help boost their energy and keep them motivated this holiday season.
Often I hear people tell me they struggle with social skills. Whether it is social anxiety or not knowing how to read other people correctly, there are ways we can learn. We can push ourselves which can benefit our interactions with other people. If we can improve these interactions, we can further our: social life […]
We can push ourselves which can benefit our interactions with other people.
Can you recall how many hours, days, or years we spend simply focusing on andworrying about thingswe can’t control? Just imagine how thinking like a gardener could bring tremendous positive change in our life?
If you want to stop feeling powerless and regain control in your life, then peruse this article with erudite information on how to use the circle of control to your advantage.
Like anything, incorporating acts of kindness if done every single day eventually becomes a habit, and second nature.
Being kind to others releases dopamine, the feel-good chemical in your body, reducing stress and breaking up your daily routine.
Decide to consicously do one nice thing daily. Open a door for someone, wave someone ahead when you're in traffic, or simply smile at a coworker or fellow commuter.
Living root bridges are a form of tree shaping common in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state ofMeghalaya.
Deep in the dense tropical forest of Meghalaya, and shrouded in cloud and rain for much of the year, are some astonishing man-made natural wonders. Known as living root bridges, inventive members of the Khasi tribe have trained them to grow from the roots of ancient rubber trees, native to the northeast region. The root bridges provide a stable alternative to wooden bridges, which decay and get destroyed during the lengthy monsoon seasons.
It takes around 15 years for a new root bridge to become strong enough to bear the weight of people crossing it. However, it will continue to grow and strengthen even more over time. Some of the bridges are believed to be hundreds of years old, although no one knows their exact age. Their tangled webs of roots are almost eerie in nature and wouldn't look out of place in a fantasy world.
What are you doing today to help future generations?
5 Counter-intuitive responses to painful situations:
Open up; don’t close down. Reach out; don’t pull back. Stay curious; don’t rush to answer or solve. Connect; don’t build silos. Pursue growth; don’t defend. 2 essential responses to painful situations: #1. Reject excuse-making. Excuse-makers justify themselves. Politicians excel at blaming the other party or previous administrations.
“Reasons help the injured party feel better, and excuses help the culprit feel better.” Washington Post
10 dissatisfying excuses:
I didn’t have time. I didn’t know how. I was waiting for…. I was afraid…. The team let me down. I was worried…. I didn’t get enough help. I didn’t want to bother you. I knew it wouldn’t work. I forgot. Self-justification prolongs tough situations.
#2. Prepare responses.
Stress goes down when you develop responses before you need them.
What will you do when an angry person confronts you? Pull a prepared response out of your hip pocket.
Example #1:
I know what I’m going to do when an angry person confronts me before it happens.
Step back, not forward. Give them physical space. Acknowledge the pain. Don’t quickly solve or minimize. Stay curious. Listen and ask, “What do you want?” Be prepared for repetition. Angry people know what they don’t want. Return to, “What do you want?”
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