Month: August 2018

How many individuals and organizations do you know who have bought into the notion that challenging economic times demand that we do “more with less” in order to survive? A recent conversation with colleagues opened my eyes to the realization that those who subscribe to this approach actually are shooting themselves in the foot. Instead … Continue reading “Doing More With Less – Something You Should Know”

A merger and acquisition (M&A) is not for the faint-hearted. Rather, it is a rigorous process with a required degree of detail that will make your head spin. A myriad of processes have to go right for this sort of business dealing to be successful. But the good news is that successful M&As are not exclusive to Facebook-like … Continue reading “Tips To A Successful Merger and Acquisition”

The benefits of a strong corporate culture are both intuitive and supported by social science. According to James L. Heskett, culture “can account for 20-30% of the differential in corporate performance when compared with ‘culturally unremarkable’ competitors.” And HBR writers have offered advice on navigating different geographic cultures, selecting jobs based on culture, changing cultures, and offering feedback across cultures, … Continue reading “Components Of Organizational Culture”

Every business should be able to trust its employees. Not doing so can mean you miss out on many benefits, below are some of the reasons why trust leads to success for both your workforce and your brand. 1) You’ll have more time to be proactive If you place trust in your employees you’ll allow … Continue reading “Why You Should Trust Your Staff”

The environment can pose many risks to your business, but climate change is perhaps the biggest environmental risk. Climate change refers to the build-up of man-made gases in the atmosphere that trap the sun’s heat, causing changes in global weather patterns. It has environmental, economic and social impacts. Climate change risks for your business may … Continue reading “Environmental Risks To Your Business”

Companies that can support diversity and inclusion will be more attractive to potential employees, especially as competition for top talent continues to rise. Today’s workforce is comprised of highly talented people from countries and backgrounds across the globe. As facility manager, the decisions you make not only affect operations, they can also help promote workplace values and culture. … Continue reading “How TO Adopt The Culture of Inclusion”

According to Bruce Kasanoff on an article on LinkedIn, it’s often difficult for many companies to truly understand what their customers really want, and the reason is because companies often employ and promote employees that lie, cheat, and steal—whether it be in large or in small ways. In other words, companies often employ individuals who are … Continue reading “On Cheating In Business”

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable — to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. By practicing corporate social responsibility, also called corporate citizenship, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society including economic, social, and environmental. To engage … Continue reading “Corporate Social Responsibility – An Inside View”

Increasing motivation in your workplace can help improve performance, raise morale and boost productivity. While different motivators work for different types of employees, there are several common techniques for getting employees excited and energized. If in doubt, ask employees what you can do to increase motivation. Create a Positive Work Environment Motivate employees by offering … Continue reading “Techniques For Staff Motivation”