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Improve Work PodcastOrganizational Culture Explained: Meaning, Impact, and EvolutionAre you fully aware of the culture your company has and how it impacts your business? Although the concept of organizational culture is well known, it is sometimes hard to understand the culture of a particular company. Greg Hawks, today's episode guest, will help us with this.Greg is a culture specialist who supports companies in designing and transforming their cultures. He is also the author of Act Like an Owner: Five Unlocks for Creating Cultures People Love and Results Leaders Need. He is the owner of Hawks Agency, which, in addition to culture...
2026-01-2336 min
Improve Work PodcastEffective Listening at WorkAre you a good listener? Listening skills are just as important as speaking skills. We learn and understand others through listening. At work, listening effectively is essential for understanding the challenges and issues team members face and for creating an environment where they feel heard, understood, valued, and respected. In this episode, you'll find guidelines on how to improve your listening skills and how effective listening positively impacts the workplace and the people within it. The Improve Work Podcast is brought to you by Improve Work - https://improvework.ro...
2025-12-1216 minImprove Work PodcastWhy It Matters to Offer Jobs That Add Value to a Person's CareerMaybe you’ve heard about various employee motivational strategies and thought, ''These do not work for my employees.'' You may be right. Not all motivational strategies are appropriate for every type of job or employee.In this episode, I talk about the distinction between jobs that add value to a person’s career and those that don’t, as well as the differences in the motivational drivers, behaviour, and expectations of the people in those roles.Another key point of this episode is the importance of adjusting employees’ roles as...
2025-11-2813 minImprove Work PodcastThe Influence of Direct Managers on Employee Motivation and PerformanceOne of the major factors that impact employee motivation and performance is the leadership skills of direct managers. The same employee can show very different levels of engagement and results depending on the direct manager he/she works under.In this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we explore how direct managers shape the work experience, why their leadership skills matter, and how assessing and developing these skills can improve team motivation, productivity, and overall performance.The Improve Work Podcast is brought to you by Improve Work - https://improvework.ro...
2025-11-1413 minImprove Work PodcastPractical Ways to Improve Employee MotivationIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we explore three practical ways to improve employee motivation. You might already know these strategies, but I’ll explain why they matter and how your business and employees can truly benefit when they’re applied in the right way..You’ll also discover a fourth bonus strategy — a lesser-known but highly impactful approach that can significantly increase your employees’ motivation levels.The Improve Work Podcast is brought to you by Improve Work - https://improvework.ro - which provides HR consultancy, online programs, and courses dedicated to entrepreneurs with teams...
2025-11-0310 minImprove Work PodcastWays to Increase Team Members' Autonomy in Their RolesIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, you’ll hear me talk about why it’s important to increase your team members’ autonomy in their roles and how you can do this effectively.There are two main parts in this episode:Practical actions and specific behaviours you can adopt to increase your team members’ ability to work independently.How to build trusting relationships with your employees—because autonomy in a job is also based on the level of trust in an employee’s willingness to act in the company’s best interes...
2025-10-1711 minImprove Work PodcastEmployee Motivation Needs More Than a Friendly LeaderDo you have friendly relationships with your team members? If yes, how much do you rely on them to ensure employee motivation and retention?Although being friendly as a leader is a strength, employee motivation—and with it performance and retention—requires more from a team leader.In this episode, Employee Motivation Needs More Than a Friendly Leader, you’ll find guidelines on how to balance being friendly and supportive with your team members while staying focused on efficiency and results.The Improve Work Podcas...
2025-10-0315 minImprove Work PodcastHow Can You Anticipate if a Candidate Will Be Motivated in Your Company?Do you consider candidates' motivation for the job when deciding whether to hire them? Applying for a job doesn't necessarily imply motivation. Often, candidates know little about the job offer, and the selection process is an opportunity for both sides to know each other and decide whether they want to be in the same boat. Without motivation, even if you hire people who have the necessary skills and a good attitude, you risk low engagement and performance, short employment periods, and good attitudes may fade when employees are dissatisfied with their jobs.
2025-09-1910 min
Improve Work PodcastReal-World Insights on Hiring and Leadership From an Entrepreneur / With Lindsay Scherr BurgessDo you struggle to hire the right people for your business and then lead them in a way that get results? If so, you are not alone. Most entrepreneurs go through the same challenges. In this episode, Lindsay Scherr Burgess shares her own experiences with hiring and leading her team members.Lindsay is the founder of Green Wallscapes, a company that creates green walls for homes, retail, and office spaces. Her company has been featured in Architectural Digests, Elite Decor, and other prestigious magazines.As her business has grown and developed over time, she has...
2025-09-0536 min
Improve Work PodcastHow To Start The Conversations You Avoid / With Tucker MillerHow much better would your work relationships be if you could have the conversations you avoid? Knowing how to start these conversations with ease and confidence is the key to stop avoiding them.Tucker Miller, today’s guest, wrote a book on this very topic. She shares with us a framework we can all use to approach these conversations, along with other key elements of successful communication. Her book is titled - The First Four Words: A Fresh Approach to Starting Conversations with Ease and Confidence.Besides be...
2025-08-2235 min
Improve Work PodcastHow Leaders Can Give Feedback That Inspires Trust and Drives Results / With Joan HibdonAs a team leader, you need to give feedback on many occasions - sometimes to acknowledge a person's achievements, other times to help someone do a better job, or to correct behaviour that harms others or the business. But do you know how to do it in a way that doesn't erode the relationship and still leads to the results you want?Joan Hibdon, this episode's guest, shares with us practical advice on how we can do this. She's the author of - The Leader's Guide to Mastering Feedback, a book she wrote to...
2025-08-1532 minImprove Work PodcastApproaching the Best and Worst Team Behaviours with ConfidenceIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we explore five common team behaviour patterns—both positive and negative—that can significantly impact team dynamics and performance.These behaviours are often referred to as team roles in the HR and organizational development fields. These roles are shaped not only by individual personality traits but also by how other team members, especially the team leader, respond to them.Understanding these patterns can help leaders manage team dynamics more effectively, foster collaboration, and reduce conflict.Team Behaviours / Roles discussed in this episode:Th...
2025-08-0119 min
Improve Work PodcastInside HR with Tim Toterhi: Exploring Its Roles and Impact on the BusinessDo you clearly know what HR can do for your business? This episode of the Improve Work Podcast is about the roles that HR can take and how it can support your company. Tim Toterhi, this episode's guest, has tremendous experience in leading and developing HR departments, and he shares his perspective on this topic.Tim has over 20 years of management experience in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He now provides a broad range of services through his company, Plotline Leadership — from fractional CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) roles and culture change to en...
2025-07-1832 min
Improve Work PodcastWhat to Do When the Work Environment Becomes Toxic / With Jim RettewIf you've been in a toxic work environment, or you are dealing with one right now, listen to this episode with Jim Rettew. It will help you understand how such an environment is created and what you can do to heal it. Jim is an interim CEO who helps non-profit organizations navigate various crisis. He has helped stabilize several non-profits, transforming them from dysfunctional to healthy and efficient organizations. Key Points of the Episode:What a toxic environment really meansWhat to do first when you are...
2025-07-1128 min
Improve Work PodcastIs AI Driving a Return to In-Person Selection of Job Candidates?This episode of the Improve Work Podcast is an invitation to reconsider the reliability of online candidate selection. Paradoxically, although AI has made many aspects of hiring easier, it may also be pushing us back toward in-person selection, even for remote job roles, to ensure hiring decisions are based on accurate data.Key Points Discussed:How a candidate’s behaviour differ when interacting with AI versus real peopleImportant data that are missed through online selection processesThe challenge of collecting valid information about a candidate’s skil...
2025-06-2513 min
Improve Work PodcastHow Profit Sharing Fuels Motivation and Business SuccessAre you familiar with profit sharing compensation strategy? If you want to understand how profit sharing works, its benefits, and how to implement a profit sharing plan in your business, listen to today’s episode of the Improve Work Podcast with Rob Gallaher.Rob has ten years of experience in using and developing this strategy in his own companies. And now he is dedicating time to guiding other business owners to use profit sharing, through his book - Profit Sharing: The Power of Shared Success, coaching, and he is also preparing a course that will be released th...
2025-05-2841 min
Improve Work PodcastRethinking Leadership in a Changing WorldHow have external changes made you change the way you lead your team members?In this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, my guest, Kevin Eikenberry, talks about flexible leadership and how leaders can successfully navigate change while continuing to support and guide their teams.Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning company. He is a leader, consultant, trainer, coach, and course creator. He is also the author of several best-selling leadership books. His latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence, was...
2025-05-2150 min
Improve Work PodcastFlow and Focus in Remote Work LifeIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we explore how to achieve flow and focus in remote work life with guest Steven Puri.Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, which developed an app designed specifically for remote professionals. This app helps users improve focus, enhance productivity, and get better results while working remotely.Find out more about Steven and the app here:Website: www.thesukha.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri-b0714436/Explore Improve Work's Online...
2025-05-1456 min
Improve Work PodcastStrengthen Your Business Through Better Internal CommunicationAre you satisfied with your company's internal communication? If you want to learn more and become better at it, listen to this episode of the Improve Work Podcast with Alejandra Ramirez.Alejandra is the founder of Ready Cultures and helps organizations strengthen their internal communication. With a professional background in marketing, communications, and PR, she brings valuable insights to the table.In this episode, we talk about:What internal communication isWho is responsible for itCommon mistakesHow to improve...
2025-05-0745 min
Improve Work PodcastRationalization Bias in the Workplace SettingIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we dive into rationalization bias - a common yet often overlooked cognitive bias that affects decision-making, performance, and communication in the workplace.You’ll discover:🔸 What rationalization bias is and how it shows up at work🔸 Why smart employees and leaders fall into this trap🔸 Real-life examples of how it damages team collaboration and accountability🔸 Practical strategies to recognize and reduce its impact in your organizationWhether you're a business owner, team leader, or HR professional, understanding this hidden bi...
2025-04-2215 min
Improve Work PodcastWhat Leaders Should Know Before Making a ChangeChange is a key component of a business. Making a change often involves disruptions, uncertainty, and resistance, but it can also create feelings of excitement, optimism, and empowerment. As a leader, you need a strategy and a plan to introduce the changes you want smoothly and with minimal resistance.In this episode, we'll explore how you can do this, whether the change is caused by internal or external reasons.Other resources for You:LIVE TRAINING - ''Is Your Business Fuelling or Draining...
2025-04-1112 min
Improve Work PodcastAuthentic Leadership and the Culture It CreatesAre you an authentic leader? How can authenticity be maintained while adapting to different team members' personalities and preferences?In this episode, we receive insights about authentic leadership and people-centred cultures from La Tonya Roberts, the CEO of Harmony Consulting Group. She helps small business owners all over the world as a fractional COO, HR Consultant, executive coach, and more.Lear more about La Tonya and connect with her here:https://www.harmonyconsultinggroup.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-tonya-roberts/https://www.instagram.com/coachlatonyaroberts/
2025-02-2738 min
Improve Work PodcastCourageous Conversations for Impactful LeadershipLeadership is not truly impactful without the ability to have courageous conversations with your team members. In this episode, we gain insights from Virginia Sharp March on how to approach these conversations and what it takes to choose the right solutions, not just for the individuals involved, but also for the entire team and the business.Virginia is a leadership coach and consultant with extensive experience. She is the owner of VSM Consulting and Coaching, a company that offers a wide range of tools and services to support individuals in their personal and professional...
2025-02-0438 min
Improve Work PodcastHow Great Leaders Motivate Their TeamsIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, you'll receive insights on how leaders can create meaningful connections with their team members, how these relationships impact performance, and how to approach low-motivation situations, from Ryan Rigterink.Ryan is a business coach who helps leaders transform their hiring process and simplify employee motivation. He is the owner of Workgaze, a platform connecting job seekers with employers, and LeadersOps, a consultancy company specializing in finding and leading motivated employees.Learn more about Ryan here:https://workgaze.com...
2024-12-2338 min
Improve Work PodcastEmployee Performance Reviews: Changes & ChallengesIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, you'll get information about annual employee performance reviews, their main limitations, and new approaches to performance assessment.KEY POINTS:Why do companies need employee performance reviews?What is the main goal of performance evaluation?How do we know if a performance review system is well-designed?How employee performance reviews should be done. What does research data show?Why annual employee performance reviews tend to be replaced. Limitations of annual employee performance reviews.Providing feedback is not enough to increase employee performanceRegular feedback and focus on...
2024-12-0419 minImprove Work PodcastWork Relationships: Building Bridges for Positive Connections in the WorkplaceThis episode of the Improve Work Podcast provides eight ways to enhance positive relationships in the workplace. Companies have the power to set standards and create the right conditions for positive connections. Apply these methods in your company, and let me know how things changed.Explore Improve Work's Online Programs & Courses Here:Live Training on November 12th, 2024: Employee Motivation Mastery. Elevating Engagement & ResultsOnline Program/Course For Entrepreneurs With Teams:How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business...
2024-11-0114 minImprove Work PodcastPeople Management: Is It a Priority in Your Business?In this episode, we are discussing the role that people management plays among your other responsibilities as an entrepreneur, business owner, and employer, as well as the reasons why it should be considered a top priority.Although it’s a short episode, recognizing the importance of the people management role in your business and allocating time and resources to fulfill it well can take your business to the next level.Explore Improve Work's Online Programs & Courses Here:Online Program/Course For En...
2024-10-2509 min
Improve Work PodcastElevating Communication Skills in the WorkplaceThis episode of the Improve Work Podcast is about elevating our communication skills, and we'll gain valuable insights from Devin Sarno.Devin is a public speaking and communication coach who helps individuals develop their presentation and communication skills, as well as improve their credibility, authenticity, and authority. She also helps companies enhance their employees' communication skills through workshops and individual coaching.Key Discussion Points:How to create trustful connections and communicate authenticallyClarifying our communication objectives and strategies to pursue them effectivelyHow emotions can affect communication and ways to...
2024-10-1737 min
Improve Work PodcastReplacing Micromanagement with EmpowermentIn this episode, you’ll tap into micromanagement and explore ways to replace it with a more rewarding and sustainable leadership approach that empowers employees to be more involved in the decision-making process. Christopher Seifert joins us to explore this topic and share his expertise in overcoming micromanagement.Christopher is the founder of Enabling Empowerment, a company that provides training programs, courses, and consultancy services to help develop skills such as decision-making, leadership, and culture transformation. He is also an author. His book, Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Em...
2024-10-0235 min
Improve Work PodcastShaping Leaders Inside Your OrganizationThis episode of the Improve Work Podcast is about how to develop leadership skills among team members and provide equal opportunities for both men and women in leadership positions. Utkarsh Narang, our guest, shares his experiences and insights as a coach, consultant, and business owner.Utkarsh is the founder of IgnitedNeurons, a company that provides consultancy, executive coaching, and learning and development programs for organizations, alongside his team.You can learn more about Utkarsh here:Website: ignitedneurons.meLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/utkarsh-narang/
2024-09-2533 min
Improve Work PodcastExecutive Coaching: A Pathway to Effective LeadershipIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we gain valuable insights and practical advice on leadership from David J. Greer.David is an executive coach who supports entrepreneurs and members of management teams in excelling in their leadership positions. He has an impressive professional background in leadership roles, which adds significant value to his coaching services.Learn more about David and get in touch with him here:Website: coachdjgreer.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreer/Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachdjgreer/
2024-09-1834 min
Improve Work PodcastTeam Leadership in Tech StartupsIn this episode of the Improve Work Podcast, we gain insights into team leadership in tech startups from Corey Spitzer.Corey is a Fractional CTO who helps tech startups manage their technical projects and navigate challenges such as technology strategy, hiring, pricing, and more. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering and 10 years in the tech startup environment, Corey offers us valuable perspectives on leading teams of engineers.Key points of this episode include:🔸 How to assign tasks efficiently and handle situations where not all team members are on board with the decisions made in...
2024-09-0339 min
Improve Work PodcastHow To Handle Tough ConversationsIn this episode of Improve Work Podcast, we'll gain insights from Chris Dyer on how to approach different types of tough conversations and the various behaviours of the people involved in them.Chris Dyer is an expert in company culture and remote work, a best-selling author, and a speaker. He has managed thousands of people in his CEO positions, and his companies have been recognized as some of the best places to work. Learn more about Chris here:Website: www.chrisdyer.comLinkedIn: chrisdyer7Instagram: chrispdyer7
2024-08-0142 min
Improve Work PodcastOptimizing Leadership for Small Business SuccessWatch and listen to this episode to get guidance on how to be a leader for yourself and your team members from the business coach, Heidi Schalk.Heidi helps women navigate the early stages of their online businesses and supports them as they develop to thrive on their journeys. She is also an author, speaker, and the host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast.Learn more about Heidi here:Website: www.heidiscahlk.comLinkedIn: heidischalkcoachingInstagram: @heidischalkcoaching...
2024-07-3028 minImprove Work PodcastIs Your Hiring Process Getting The Attention It Deserves?Is Your Hiring Process Getting the Attention It Deserves? Obtain reference points to improve the hiring process and gather relevant data.The hiring process is a series of steps designed to recruit and select candidates for a specific job position. All steps are important, and the success of hiring depends on how well this process is designed and conducted.It's like an instrument itself. If, for example, you have a low-quality phone, the overall experience with that phone will not be satisfying. You can't...
2024-06-2617 min
Improve Work PodcastChallenges Of Remote Work And How To Overcome ThemIn this episode, we'll gain insights on the challenges of remote work and how to overcome them from Florian Jacques, the Co-founder & CEO of Midstay. He is constantly in touch with companies with remote employees and due to that, he has valuable knowledge and experiences to share with us. He also has a remote team himself, which makes him even more aware of the challenges that come with this.
His company offers exciting team retreats, in various beautiful locations, to companies with remote employees to help them come together and accomplish different goals, such...
2024-05-2020 minImprove Work PodcastWhy Asking For Employee Feedback Is The Best Way To Improve Employee MotivationWhen you ask for feedback from an employee with the purpose of finding out that person's motivational drivers, you'll identify only that particular person's motivational drivers. And this is all you need to improve or maintain that specific person's level of motivation over time. Statistics results can't do that. Not all employees are motivated by the same things.
Explore the Improve Work Online Courses/Programs Here:
#OnlineProgram For Entrepreneurs With Teams:
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It
2024-05-0215 min
Improve Work PodcastHow To Attract And Retain Amazing EmployeesIn this episode you'll get practical advice on how to attract and retain amazing employees from Wendy Sellers, also known as "The HR Lady®".
Wendy is an HR Consultant, trainer, and author. She has over 25 years of experience in the HR field, in many areas such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, remote and in-person workplaces, coaching, and leadership development.
Find more about her work and get in touch with her here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendythehrlady/
https://www.instagram.com/thehrladyllc/
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2024-04-2441 min
Improve Work PodcastMistakes Companies Make That Demoralize And Demotivate EmployeesIn today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kendall Wallace, the founder and lead facilitator at Executive Offsites.
We'll get to know her journey to start and build a successful business that helps companies to improve employee engagement and satisfaction through memorable offsite events. Her team-building events impacted over 1 000 individuals, across 75 groups, transforming workplace communication and relationships.
Then, we'll delve into examples of mistakes companies make that demoralize and demotivate employees, and possible solutions to repair those mistakes.
Learn more about Kendal...
2024-04-0244 minImprove Work PodcastHow To Hire Candidates Motivated By Your Job OffersWatch an introduction to Improve Work's upcoming online course: How To Hire Candidates Motivated By Your Job Offers
Watch the entire training here:
How To Hire Candidates Motivated By Your Job Offers - Improve Work
Explore the existing online courses/programs here:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Teams:
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It
Online Workshop/Course:
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And Their Results
Free Mini Cour...
2024-02-2712 minImprove Work PodcastCrafting Motivational Employee GoalsIncrease Employee Engagement And Performance By Setting Motivational Goals
Goals serve as a roadmap for employees, providing direction and purpose in their role. When employees have clear goals, they are more likely to be engaged, focused, and committed to achieving results. Furthermore, goals create a sense of accountability, encouraging employees to take ownership of their work and performance.
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Live Online Training: Increase Your Employee Engagement And Performance, January 23rd to 25th. Register here:
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Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Teams:
How To Motivate Your Empl...
2024-01-1822 minImprove Work PodcastHow To Motivate Your Employees - Black Friday OfferSince today is Black Friday, I didn't want to miss the chance to let you know about my Special Offer.
So I decided to upload a short video about one of my online programs: How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It.
This is a useful tool for entrepreneurs with teams to increase their employees' motivation, performance, and retention.
Check it out and JOIN until November 26th to benefit from a 35% discount.
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2023-11-2406 minImprove Work PodcastDo You Take Full Responsibility For Your Employees' Level Of Motivation?What is your perspective on who is responsible for ensuring employee motivation?
Opinions about this topic can vary, which is why the goal of this episode is to show you the advantages that come with taking full ownership of this.
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It
Online Workshop/Course
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And Their...
2023-10-2012 minImprove Work PodcastBuilding a Values-Driven Workplace: A Blueprint for Success
Why are the company's values important for business success? A company's values are not just a set of words on a wall; they are a strategic tool that influences every aspect of the organization.
KEY POINTS:
How a company forms, maintains and transforms its values
How the company's values impact its success
How low or poorly upheld values can harm the business
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow...
2023-09-2925 minImprove Work PodcastWorkplace Equity: Challenges And SolutionsWorkplace Equity: Challenges And Solutions. Why equity is necessary and how to reduce reduce perceptions of unfairness.
KEY POINTS:
Why workplace equity is important: how it affects the workplace
Equity Theory - employees' inputs and outputs, when equity and inequity is perceived, how employees resolve tensions produces by inequities
How a company can reduce the employees' perceptions of inequity
Situations in which inequities in payment can occur
Research about equity in the workplace
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Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
2023-09-0521 minImprove Work PodcastFrom Bias to Balance: Challenging Workplace StereotypesExplore how stereotypes are formed, their possible impact, and how we can prevent them.
Key Points:
How stereotypes are formed
Attribution process
Different types of stereotypes that can occur in the workplace and their possible impact
How stereotype can be prevented
Active Listening - the link promised in the episode:
Effective Employee Communication: Practical Solutions For Increasing The Quality And Results Of Communication In Your Company - Improve Work
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Motivate You...
2023-08-1929 minImprove Work PodcastProactive Steps To Improve Employee OutputWhat can you do when an employee doesn't do things as you expect them to do?
This type of situation can generate frustration and if it's repeated, can affect your business results. In this blog post you'll find some proactive steps you can take to improve employee output and performance.
KEY POINTS:
1. Communicate Again Your Expectations And Verify If These Were Understood
2. Check If They Have Objections Related To What Is Expected From Them
3. Asses Whether The Employee Has The Necessary Competencies To Complete Those Tasks
4. Determine...
2023-08-0417 minImprove Work PodcastHow Choosing The Right Leaders Shapes The Future Of Your Business
As a business owner, as your team grows larger, you may decide to appoint certain members as leaders for other team members. Perhaps you have already made such decisions. This kind of decision deserves your full attention because it has multiple effects.
Key Points:
1. Effects produced by the leaders from your company:
on your time
on the team results
on the members who are led
on the leaders themselves
2. Aspects to pay attention when you select a leader
The Values Of The Person You Consider For The Role
The...
2023-07-2215 minImprove Work PodcastIncrease Engagement And Productivity Through Work MeetingsCompanies have different ways of organizing and running meetings with their employees. Running efficient and effective work meetings can help increase engagement and productivity of your employees.
KEY POINTS:
1. Who can organize work meetings in a company2. How to decide who should participate in a meeting3. How to prepare for the work meeting4. To what aspects to pay attention during the meeting5. Actions to be taken after the work meeting
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Ca...
2023-07-0719 minImprove Work PodcastAchieve Role Clarity In The WorkplaceKEY POINTS:
Three most common situations when employees' roles have to be clarified - when the company has a new member, when employees work together on projects or in teams, and when an employee has a new role in the company.
How the employees contribute to defining their roles in the company
Why it's important to clarify your team members' roles
How you can clarify your employees' roles
Check out the Improve Work's Resources:
Online Workshop/Course
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And Their Results
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small T...
2023-06-2321 minImprove Work PodcastOvercoming Projection Bias In The WorkplaceProjecting our thoughts, beliefs, feelings, or traits onto others can greatly influence how we perceive people and situations.
In the workplace, this bias manifests in various ways, generating different consequences for employee relationships, decision-making processes, motivation, the work environment, and overall company culture.
KEY POINTS:
1. What is projection bias2. What forms projection bias can take at work3. How we can overcome projection biases4. How projection bias can be used by others in our disadvantage
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Online Workshop/Course
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And...
2023-06-0820 minImprove Work PodcastHow Employee Motivation Is Different From Personal MotivationUnderstanding the distinction between employee motivation and personal motivation is crucial for businesses seeking to create a motivated workforce. While personal motivation is the responsibility of each individual, employee motivation relies on various tools and factors provided by the employer to drive performance and job satisfaction.
Get KEY INSIGHTS for actionable employee motivational strategies.
Check out Improve Work's resources:
Online Workshop/Course
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And Their Results
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Mot...
2023-05-1809 minImprove Work PodcastWhy It's Important To Help Your Employees With Their Professional CareersKEY POINTS:
1. How the concept of professional career changed2. Why it's beneficial for a company to offer development opportunities to its employees3. What are the disadvantages of the companies that don't offer development opportunities for their employees in a planned manner4. What mindset might hold you back from investing in your employees development
Check out Improve Work's resources:
Online Workshop/Course
4 Job Characteristics You Can Improve To Increase Your Employee Motivation And Their Results
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
2023-05-0413 minImprove Work PodcastRemote Work in 2023. Pros And Cons.Do you currently have a remote team or are you considering offering remote work options to your employees? The ‘’game and the play rules’’ are different than those of office work. By gaining a thorough understanding of the pros and cons of remote work, you’ll be able to leverage its advantages and proactively address any potential drawbacks.
KEY POINTS:
Remote work effects on:
1. Company's Cost2. Productivity3. Employee well-being4. Employees relationships and company's culture5. Employee retention6. Talent pool
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Online Workshop/C...
2023-04-2118 minImprove Work PodcastHow To Handle Change In Your CompanyChange is inevitable. How can we handle it effectively?
Key Points:
1. Why change is different in a company than at personal level.2. What are some top reasons why people don't like changes.3. How does the company's culture influences the employees' attitudes toward change.4. What are the most common situations in which change happens - internal factors and external factors.5. Guidelines about the change process.6. Guidelines about the people involved or impacted by the change.
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Online Program...
2023-04-0717 minImprove Work PodcastEffective Employee Communication: Practical Solutions For Increasing The Quality And Results Of Communication In Your CompanyKey Points Of This Episode:
1. Why effective communication is important and how it impacts the company
2. Best Practices for effective communication
3. Communication barriers
Check out Improve Work's resources:
Online Program For Entrepreneurs With Small Teams (2-30 employees):
How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It
Free Mini Course Here:
Grow Your Confidence In How You Lead Your Team - Improve Work
Free Consulting Session:
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2023-03-2425 min
Improve Work PodcastTeamwork Versus Individual WorkHow a company organizes its employees' work, plays an important role in the results it achieves. Sometimes teamwork brings more satisfactions and results and other times, individual work is more beneficial. Learn how to use the advantages of these two types of work and how to avoid their disadvantages.
Key Points:
The unique characteristics that differentiate teamwork from individual work
For which types of tasks teamwork is more suitable and for which tasks individual work is more adequate
The possible advantages and disadvantages of teamwork
The possible advantages and disadvantages of individual work
The situations in...
2023-03-1024 minImprove Work PodcastHow Employee Motivation Affects PerformanceDo you want to increase your employees' performances and you wonder how employee motivation affects performance? This episode covers this.
Key Points:
1. How a motivated employee behaves
2. When an employee has a high performance
3. What other factors influence the employee performance
4. Three typical situations in which an employee can be and how his/her motivation impacts his/her performance
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2023-02-2715 minImprove Work PodcastHow To Align Your Employees' Goals With Your Business Goals And InterestsKey Points:
1. The employee perspective on the business goals and interests
2. The employer perspective on the business goals and interests
3. How to align the employee's personal goals with the business goals and interests
If you have questions about this episode, feel free to write me at: daniela.tancau@improvework.ro
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2023-02-2713 minImprove Work PodcastHow To Maintain Company NormsIn this episode you'll find information about why norms are important, how to maintain your company norms and how to overcome different challenges that come with them.
Key Points:
1. Why are the company norms important
2. What is a norm
3. Two types of norms: written or formal norms, and unwritten or informal norms
4. Challenges that a company can encounter with its norms
5. How a company maintain its norms
6. How to handle situations in which employees comply with different norms for external reasons
7. What happens when people have inner conflicts caused...
2023-02-2418 min
Improve Work PodcastHow To Resolve Employee ConflictsIn this episode you'll learn about:
1. Some typical situations in which conflicts can occur between employees
2. How you can approach conflicts between employees - 7 steps explained through a case study
3. How you can use conflicts to improve your company's processes and practices
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2023-02-1716 min
Improve Work PodcastHow To Improve Work QualityFind out what are some typical situations that lead to low quality work of your employees and how you can intervene to overcome them.
Improve Your Employee Motivation with the help of the online program: How To Motivate Your Employees So They Care For Your Business And Help You Grow It. Learn more here: Online Program - How To Motivate Your Employees - Improve Work
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Grow Your Confidence In How You Lead Your Team - Improve Work
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2023-02-1015 min