Are you speaking your employee’s language?
No, we are not talking about Spanish, French, Madrin or any other foreign language – although that also might be helpful. We are talking about the language of learning and understanding. Everyone learns three different ways: Visual – by using our eyes, respond to diagrams, powerpoint Auditory – by using our ears, respond to speaking […]
They did what?!?
We have all seen it – employee’s with unprofessional behavior. See our first vlog (video blog) on how to deal with this. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZ2zi3OhPs] Let us know what you think of the content and using video.
We interrupt your day…
for a brief commercial message. We are very excited to announce that Focus HR will be doing speaking engagements. We have started with 5 topics we get a lot of questions about and interest in. We hope you like them! If you are interested in having us speak, please contact us at: [email protected] Speaking Topics […]
Thankful!
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we think about all the good in our lives. We thank those around us for all they have given, contributed and supported. We would like to take this opportunity to Thank all of you – our readers – for the support and feedback you have given us. We […]
Etiquette – is it a lost art?
Growing up I remember my parents constantly telling me to say “please” or “thank you”. This is a lesson that has stuck with me through the years and I’m very insistent about it with my children. However, it seems to be a dying art form. For example – after going out of my way to […]
Employee Satisfaction through Trust
Employee satisfaction is usually on people’s mind since it is important to their business. Why? Employees are what make you succeed. The best way to create employee satisfaction is through trust. Employees need to know that what you say, do and act is the truth. Not only in regards to the truth of your words but also true […]
The Unexpected can make us Happy!
Doing the unexpected for your employees can make them happy! I know it sounds simple. Why does the execution have to be complicated? It doesn’t. Show your employees your appreciation by random acts. It’s ok if they are preplanned as well. For example: It’s Friday, summer hot outside, and it was a good week. Stop […]
People and our personalities
It seems in this past year I have been learning a lot about different people and their personalities. I am talking about dealing with my rackets, getting out of my box, learning the color of my brain, and what does it mean that I am a high A. Before you think I’ve lost my mind, these […]