Reflect, Review, Renew and Recommit -- and Prepare for an Amazing 2017

Finish the year strong! With just a few weeks left, use these ideas to make your business more focused, efficient and profitable in the year ahead.

Leadership Tip of the Month: Know the Difference Between Skill and Will

When employees underperform, it's often due to a skill gap or a will gap. While you can close a skill gap with coaching, training and support, a will gap is more difficult to remedy. Take the time to understand your employee’s lack of motivation. Do they understand how their work fits into the big picture? Is there something blocking them? It’s your job as a leader to find out, and then do what's necessary to improve the employee's engagement and motivation.

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Fact of the Month

According to a recent global survey of over 3,000 organizations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the most widely used tool for managing performance -- with a usage rate of about 75%.

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Start the new year with a smart staffing plan to control costs, increase flexibility and fuel profitable growth. Schedule a free workforce consultation by emailing Lucy Somme at [email protected].