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Institute associates are available to deliver in-depth leading-edge keynote presentations at conferences and company meetings on a variety of Customer Care topics.
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Sub-Par Workers Need Ample Warning
What is striking is how often your perception of an employee's performance and his perception are so far apart.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Pat on the Back Boosts Performance
Through careful use of positive feedback, the manager can shape the employee’s behavior to become closer to the ideal.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Cutting Payroll Doesn't Always Pay Off
When the workload is so unbearable, employees suffer from stress and burnout. More mistakes are made, people cut corners, service quality is eroded, production quality slips and more rework is required. Not only that, but interpersonal relationships and customer service also begins to be affected as anxiety increases and tempers flare. As well, customer loyalty, that key linkage in the service-profit chain, will also be eroded because of the decline in customer service.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Implement an Employee Stimulus Plan
Research shows that when done properly, employee recognition can be just the employee stimulus effort needed right now. “With effective leadership and communication, a company can drive somewhat committed employees to become fully committed employees. Engagement levels — defined as an employee’s willingness to invest discretionary effort in their job — go up. This in turn can raise productivity and result in greater shareholder returns.”
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
5 Ways to Manage Company Stress & Fears
Shedding fear makes it more likely for businesses to stay alive in tough times, and prepares organizations to rebound more quickly when the market turns around.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Terminating Employees Legally and Gracefully
Preparation is key when firing someone, and careful planning can limit misunderstandings, anger and recrimination.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Employee-Owned Companies Abound on Fortune Magazine's Top 100 List for 2009
The recently released list of top 100 companies by Fortune magazine shows that employee owned companies in the U.S. are becoming more prominent.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
The Loyalty Fallacy
Faithful but marginal employees often think they're safe. Play fair: Enlighten them.
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
Formula for Tough Times: Four Ideas to Maintain Morale and Productivity
It's tough out there and companies are looking for ways to maintain employee morale and productivity.
Friday, 09 January 2009
Performance: Become a ‘Feedback Fanatic’
Perpetual engagement will boost under-performers. To encourage peak performance, managers must recognize the interpersonal dynamics that are at play. This means understanding how one’s actions influence employees’ actions.
Wednesday, 07 January 2009


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