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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Improve staff morale:
Staff turnover costs American companies millions of dollars every year. The cost of lost work days, interviewing candidates, reviewing resumes, checking references, filing paperwork and training the new staff member is much more expensive, in most cases, than creating a work environment where staff members are happy and want to stay. If you’re worried about waning staff morale in your company, here are some things you can do to keep employees happy and productive.
Give bonuses
Even a little bonus can mean a lot. Bonuses improve morale and increase productivity. Explore the possibility of different bonus structures including: holiday bonuses, birthday week bonuses, sales bonuses, hire date anniversary bonuses, and education bonuses.
Plan a staff retreat:
Time to relax and get to know your colleagues in a social environment improves teamwork and again, productivity. However, many people won’t want to spend a weekend away from their families even if you put them up in a nice hotel. Think one-day staff retreats twice a year. Close the office on a work day and spend the day at a spa, golfing, at a theme park, going to dinner and a movie, hiking, kayaking, or at the zoo.
Pay for education:
Most community colleges and computer centers offer relatively inexpensive classes to help people improve computer skills, management and leadership skills, or language skills. If an employee is willing to spend time taking one of these classes, reward him/her by reimbursing part of the tuition or giving them a completion bonus. The desire to increase education and learn new skills is an attribute of a good employee.
Involve their families:
An annual holiday party or summer picnic is a great way to bring employees together along with their families. Even a barbeque at the park with a game of softball or water balloons can be a lot of fun. During the holidays, rent an ice skating rink or get everyone together to volunteer at a soup kitchen.
Staff turnover costs American companies millions of dollars every year. The cost of lost work days, interviewing candidates, reviewing resumes, checking references, filing paperwork and training the new staff member is much more expensive, in most cases, than creating a work environment where staff members are happy and want to stay. If you’re worried about waning staff morale in your company, here are some things you can do to keep employees happy and productive.
Give bonuses
Even a little bonus can mean a lot. Bonuses improve morale and increase productivity. Explore the possibility of different bonus structures including: holiday bonuses, birthday week bonuses, sales bonuses, hire date anniversary bonuses, and education bonuses.
Plan a staff retreat:
Time to relax and get to know your colleagues in a social environment improves teamwork and again, productivity. However, many people won’t want to spend a weekend away from their families even if you put them up in a nice hotel. Think one-day staff retreats twice a year. Close the office on a work day and spend the day at a spa, golfing, at a theme park, going to dinner and a movie, hiking, kayaking, or at the zoo.
Pay for education:
Most community colleges and computer centers offer relatively inexpensive classes to help people improve computer skills, management and leadership skills, or language skills. If an employee is willing to spend time taking one of these classes, reward him/her by reimbursing part of the tuition or giving them a completion bonus. The desire to increase education and learn new skills is an attribute of a good employee.
Involve their families:
An annual holiday party or summer picnic is a great way to bring employees together along with their families. Even a barbeque at the park with a game of softball or water balloons can be a lot of fun. During the holidays, rent an ice skating rink or get everyone together to volunteer at a soup kitchen.
Friday, September 24, 2010
10 things God won't ask
1-God won't ask what kinda car you drove. He'll ask how many people your drove, who didn't had transportation.
2-God won't ask the square footage of your house, he will ask how many people you welcomed in your house.
3-God won't ask the clothes you have in your closet.He will ask how many you helped to clothe.
4-God won't ask what your highest salary was. He will ask if your compromised your character to obtain it.
5-God won't ask what your job title was, he will ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6-God won't ask how many friends you had. He will ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7-God won't ask in which neighborhood you lived, he will ask how you treated your neighbors.
8-God won't ask the color of your skin, he will ask about the content of your character.
9-God won't ask why it took so long for you to seek salvation. He will lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven and not to the gates of hell.
10-God won't ask how many people whom you have shared this with, he already knows your decision.
1-God won't ask what kinda car you drove. He'll ask how many people your drove, who didn't had transportation.
2-God won't ask the square footage of your house, he will ask how many people you welcomed in your house.
3-God won't ask the clothes you have in your closet.He will ask how many you helped to clothe.
4-God won't ask what your highest salary was. He will ask if your compromised your character to obtain it.
5-God won't ask what your job title was, he will ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6-God won't ask how many friends you had. He will ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7-God won't ask in which neighborhood you lived, he will ask how you treated your neighbors.
8-God won't ask the color of your skin, he will ask about the content of your character.
9-God won't ask why it took so long for you to seek salvation. He will lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven and not to the gates of hell.
10-God won't ask how many people whom you have shared this with, he already knows your decision.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
How To Delegate Work To Others?
Delegating is an essential skill for entrepreneurs and managers. It involves a shift in working with an individual to establish goals, giving them substantial rights and accountability to make decisions and achieve goals.
Delegation happens when a manager allows his assistant to take the initiative to get work done in his absence. If an entrepreneur wants to create a successful business, he/ she must know how much authority should be delegated. The minimum level of delegation of authority to get work done should be to enable the staff to take initiatives and to continue taking care of the daily business in the absence of the manager or entrepreneur.
Not all staff is eligible for work delegation. For instance, you just can’t stand up one day and tell your subordinate to run the show in your absence.
The person to whom you delegate work should be a key member of your organization, a self-driven, strong-willed, individual who can plan, direct and co-ordinate with others for work in your absence.
Delegation of work is a big responsibility; hence the person who is being given the opportunity should be responsible and accountable for the work done. It is best to spell out work responsibilities during the delegation phase. If your business has different departments, each should be coordinated to accommodate the change.
While delegating it is important that you keep control over things at the macro level. Strike a balance between your desire to control things and the manager’s working style. Avoid stifling your staff or losing control over things. When you delegate, you hold the subordinate accountable for his/ her and for other’s actions as well.
If work has been delegated to you, make sure that your manager gives you feedback at regular intervals – daily, weekly, or monthly. Delegation does not only mean control, rather it involves coaching and teaching others the ability to manage work as well as people. For a manager to delegate work, it is crucial to have good communication skills. Lack of communication skills could produce disastrous results for the business.
As a manager who delegates work, it is essential that you keep your mind open about your staff. If any of your staff falls short of your expectations, by being irresponsible in running the show, replace that person. On the other hand, if any of them does a good job, praise, motivate, and increase the self confidence of that person. In short, delegation requires you to:
Know what you want
Express what you want in lucid language
Set expectations
Trust the person whom you choose to delegate work to
Give the person the flexibility to do things his/ her way
Communicate and follow-up
To make delegation of work successful, managers must be given the freedom to do things their way. If you do not stand back and let them work, you will stifle them. Measure the success by the results and the methods through which they were achieved. Just as all five fingers aren’t same, no two people will think or react in the same manner in a situation. Each person brings with him/ her a different working and thinking style. It is important that their style of working and thinking blends with the company’s policy.
Do share your thoughts on the same.
Delegating is an essential skill for entrepreneurs and managers. It involves a shift in working with an individual to establish goals, giving them substantial rights and accountability to make decisions and achieve goals.
Delegation happens when a manager allows his assistant to take the initiative to get work done in his absence. If an entrepreneur wants to create a successful business, he/ she must know how much authority should be delegated. The minimum level of delegation of authority to get work done should be to enable the staff to take initiatives and to continue taking care of the daily business in the absence of the manager or entrepreneur.
Not all staff is eligible for work delegation. For instance, you just can’t stand up one day and tell your subordinate to run the show in your absence.
The person to whom you delegate work should be a key member of your organization, a self-driven, strong-willed, individual who can plan, direct and co-ordinate with others for work in your absence.
Delegation of work is a big responsibility; hence the person who is being given the opportunity should be responsible and accountable for the work done. It is best to spell out work responsibilities during the delegation phase. If your business has different departments, each should be coordinated to accommodate the change.
While delegating it is important that you keep control over things at the macro level. Strike a balance between your desire to control things and the manager’s working style. Avoid stifling your staff or losing control over things. When you delegate, you hold the subordinate accountable for his/ her and for other’s actions as well.
If work has been delegated to you, make sure that your manager gives you feedback at regular intervals – daily, weekly, or monthly. Delegation does not only mean control, rather it involves coaching and teaching others the ability to manage work as well as people. For a manager to delegate work, it is crucial to have good communication skills. Lack of communication skills could produce disastrous results for the business.
As a manager who delegates work, it is essential that you keep your mind open about your staff. If any of your staff falls short of your expectations, by being irresponsible in running the show, replace that person. On the other hand, if any of them does a good job, praise, motivate, and increase the self confidence of that person. In short, delegation requires you to:
Know what you want
Express what you want in lucid language
Set expectations
Trust the person whom you choose to delegate work to
Give the person the flexibility to do things his/ her way
Communicate and follow-up
To make delegation of work successful, managers must be given the freedom to do things their way. If you do not stand back and let them work, you will stifle them. Measure the success by the results and the methods through which they were achieved. Just as all five fingers aren’t same, no two people will think or react in the same manner in a situation. Each person brings with him/ her a different working and thinking style. It is important that their style of working and thinking blends with the company’s policy.
Do share your thoughts on the same.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Ten Mantras for a Tranquil Mind
Many people feel unhappy, healthwise and securitywise, after reaching 60 years of age, owing to the diminishing importence given to them and their opinions. But it need not be so, if only one understands the basic principles of life and follows them scrupulously.
Hear are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.
01. NEVER SAY ‘I AM AGED’ !
There are three ages, chronological, biological and psychological. The first is calculated based on your date of birth. The second is determined by your health conditions and the third depends on how old you feel you are. While we don’t have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.
02. HEALTH IS WEALTH
If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do also take health insurance cover.
03. MONEY IS IMPORTANT
Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don’t spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.
04. RELAXATION AND RECREATION
The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.
05. TIME IS PRECIOUS
It is almost like holding a horse’s reins. When the reins are in your hands, you can control the horse. Imagine that everyday you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomarrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash-use it profitably.
06. CHANGE IS THE ONLY PERMANENT THING
We should accept change, as it is inevitable.The only way to make sense out of change is to join in the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.
07. ENLIGHTENED SELFISHNESS
All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do,we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we drive by doing good to others, without expecting anything in return.
08. FORGET AND FORGIVE
Don’t be bothered too much about others mistakes. We are not spritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise,we will be only increasing our BP.
09. EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE
Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.
10. OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DEATH
We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you. They may be depressed for sometime. But Time heals everything and they will carry on.
Many people feel unhappy, healthwise and securitywise, after reaching 60 years of age, owing to the diminishing importence given to them and their opinions. But it need not be so, if only one understands the basic principles of life and follows them scrupulously.
Hear are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.
01. NEVER SAY ‘I AM AGED’ !
There are three ages, chronological, biological and psychological. The first is calculated based on your date of birth. The second is determined by your health conditions and the third depends on how old you feel you are. While we don’t have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.
02. HEALTH IS WEALTH
If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do also take health insurance cover.
03. MONEY IS IMPORTANT
Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don’t spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.
04. RELAXATION AND RECREATION
The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.
05. TIME IS PRECIOUS
It is almost like holding a horse’s reins. When the reins are in your hands, you can control the horse. Imagine that everyday you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomarrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash-use it profitably.
06. CHANGE IS THE ONLY PERMANENT THING
We should accept change, as it is inevitable.The only way to make sense out of change is to join in the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.
07. ENLIGHTENED SELFISHNESS
All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do,we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we drive by doing good to others, without expecting anything in return.
08. FORGET AND FORGIVE
Don’t be bothered too much about others mistakes. We are not spritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise,we will be only increasing our BP.
09. EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE
Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.
10. OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DEATH
We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you. They may be depressed for sometime. But Time heals everything and they will carry on.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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