Few people will question the importance of accountability in the workplace. Establishing it, however, is an entirely different matter.
But Scott Robley suggests...
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5 Tips to Get Customers to Open Your Emails
Not so surprising statistics according to online career networking site Zippia: nearly 350 billion emails are sent worldwide every day. But here...
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Mastering Project Bidding and Execution
In the world of plumbing, the success of a job not only relies on technical skills but also on careful planning, efficient...
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5 Steps to Turn Negative Thoughts Into Positive Actions
Do you have a Negative Nancy or Toxic Tim that you’re keeping longer than you should? Would you let them go if...
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6 Ways to Polish a Tarnished Reputation as an Employer
Employer branding is the external perception of what it’s like to work at your company. It has always existed in some form,...
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What’s Sinking Your Employees’ Well-Being?
The sinking of the Titanic stands as a tragic and haunting reminder of human fallibility. Surprisingly, the parallels between the Titanic disaster...
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7 Steps to Get Your Employees Moving
They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.”
“To say...
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Bringing Praise to Your Staff
The other day I was doing some cleaning out of boxes we still had from when we moved into our house five...
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How to Pick Great Team Leaders
Few things will doom a project faster than poor leadership. Without a respected captain at the helm, teams can easily be riven...
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Embracing the Many Technologies Available
Technology can be good, or bad. It can be helpful, or make your life miserable. No matter how you feel about technology,...
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Avoid Complacency on the Job Site
What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies....
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Is Your Crew Suffering From Service Fatigue?
Does it feel like no matter how hard you try to please your customer, it isn’t enough? Are you in charge of...
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Positive Reinforcement Is a Value Proposition
Do your employees feel like they matter? In other words, do they feel valued by and connected to their managers and coworkers,...
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Are Your Management Expectations Contributing to Distracted Driving?
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
You’re aware of the hazards of distracted driving. You may already have dashcams, route tracking and GPS software,...










