A well-documented phenomenon, social loafing, is an issue that plagues any group of individuals working together, but it isn’t the only one. Knowing what to look out for can be half the battle. Below are the Five Biggest Teamwork Ills, and some prescriptions to help you avoid them.
As company balance sheets improve, banks are beginning to look more favorably at providing loans to businesses. But in some industries and for certain types of financing, however, it still can be difficult to obtain a traditional loan. That’s where U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can help fill the void.
Forethought, planning and an understanding of the local environment can help bring success within reach. Business owners should consider three crucial elements.
Part of leading yourself is learning when to challenge yourself at strategic moments in your professional life.
During the past 25 years, mediation has become one of the most popular alternatives for resolving civil disputes in the United States.
Culture makes the difference between organizations that are able to sustain themselves and those who will give way to their competitors. Few organizations are aware of the perception of their current culture or how to change it.
Customer service is a key function of any business operation. Companies that place a strong emphasis on assisting their customers, whether it be in-person, online or by phone stand a better chance of winning in the marketplace. Those who do not may not only lose sales.
Both in business and in life, take time to be grateful; ask the question, what do we appreciate most? What do we recognize as having great value? What do we respect and treasure? What are the resources that we’re fortunate to have? When we’re in a state of gratitude, it’s nearly impossible to feel negative.
In many ways, a thriving company culture is its own reward. When employees feel connected to each other and to the work at hand, the office is simply a friendlier place to be.
I recently ran across a quote by former President Abraham Lincoln. It simply says “Whatever you are, be a good one.”
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