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Companies also need to research if they are to find a truly original employee.
Originality is a third element to consider when giving gifts this holiday season, which might require some research on your part. Companies also need to research if they are to find a truly original employee. Balance is the key to creating effective [...]
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Assessments can help you understand the deepest levels of a person in order to put them in the best position.
When buying gifts, you should always consider the recipient’s tastes. Favorite colors, hobbies and interests add weight to the decision-making process. Companies can look at a person’s preferences and personality traits to determine if they would [...]
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No one likes packages full of underwear and socks for Christmas because holiday gifts are supposed to reflect the individual’s preferences and personality, not her shoe size.
Picking the perfect holiday gifts for family and friends can be stressful. With so many stores, sales and selections it can be difficult to narrow down your search. When [...]
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In this clip from The Office, Michael is jealous that Phyllis has taken the role of Santa Claus at the Christmas party. In order to fill his need for attention and importance, Michael haphazardly decides to play the role of Jesus instead. Not only does he create tension and discomfort in the office, but he [...]
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“Hiring someone who is opposed to your ideas is not the same as hiring someone who is opposed to you.”
Managers often forget that diversity is the key to success. It is typical for a manager to want to hire someone whose personality traits are similar to her own. But managers need to understand the difference [...]
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Assessments reveal how employees cope with change.
The post-merger phase can be stressful for employees. Too much change at once can feel overwhelming, and this can lower morale and productivity. Assessments reveal how employees cope with change. Some employees will require more in-depth communication than others, and some will require more coaching in order to successfully [...]
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Just because people are similar does not mean that they will work well together.
The next aspect is to identify the employees that, when combined, would make an effective team. You wouldn’t randomly mix two ingredients together and hope that the end result was edible, and the same is true for building teams. The concept of [...]
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The difficulty lies in identifying which employees require coaching.
Assessments can identify employee strengths and weaknesses. Just as ingredients rely on other ingredients to taste good, some employees require extra coaching to be more productive. Managers should be willing to coach their employees; the difficulty lies in identifying which employees require coaching. Once employees are assessed, [...]
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Mergers and acquisitions require business leaders to pay careful attention to the details if they are to ensure a seamless fusion.
Unless you are a world-class chef, you probably have to follow a recipe if you want to create a culinary masterpiece. Just as it is difficult to cook without a recipe, it is impossible to [...]
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Profit losses, mergers and organizational integration can cause stress and anxiety for employees. In this scene from The Office, a team from the corporate level has arrived and rumors are flying about why they came. Talk of mergers or other major business changes need to be addressed and communicated well to ensure that workplace gossip [...]
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