How to Measure the Productivity of Your Remote Technology Workers
If your IT team is working remotely, you need to know they are productive. Because you do not see them at the office each day, you must find ways to check in regularly. Seeing how everyone is doing, answering questions, and providing support are necessary for your...
Using the Rules of Improv at Work
The rules of improv aren’t just for comedy scenes on a stage. They’re a great guide for moving ideas forward and creating an environment that fosters listening, respect and innovation. As Robert Kulhane of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business said, “Improvisation...
The Benefits of Choosing a Contract Employee Instead of Full-Time
Putting together teams for your small business can be challenging. Although you may want to hire full-time employees, you might be better off hiring contract employees for specific projects. In addition to gaining specialized skills, you may save money by not having...
Better Employees
One of the things managers often struggle with is how to get their employees to perform at a higher level. Not because their people aren’t doing good work, but because they can do better work. And getting better work is part of a manager’s job. It’s easy to chalk it...