http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:51:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the art world, painting by numbers is not a best practice. But in the business world, nothing provides a clearer snapshot of what’s going on inside a business like the numbers. Thanks to the ease of metrics software, the calculations that paint a picture of what’s working well and ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/08/third-quarter-check-in-how-are-we-doing/ In case you haven’t noticed, a lot of what we used to know even two years ago isn’t necessarily true in today’s changed business climate. How many outdated ideas do you have about the employment world? Read each question in bold to decide if you think it’s true or false ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/08/employment-myths-busted/ There’s no denying that occasional, unexpected rewards from management can really lift a group’s spirits. Thoughtful gestures such as a surprise lunch together, tickets for an event that can be shared later with a spouse or a snazzy new espresso machine for the office speak louder than words for saying, ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/07/boosting-morale/ Like many of the best things in life, trust really is free. Doing without it, however, will cost you dearly, especially in business. What’s at stake is productivity, innovation, and ultimately, profits. High functioning teams share goals that drive day-to-day activities. Their mutual self-interest greases the wheels of collaboration, but trust ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/07/building-an-atmosphere-of-trust/ By Bill J. Bonnstetter Forward-thinking companies are taking on-boarding of new employees seriously, because it’s one of the best ideas to be refined in recent years. A superior on-boarding process initiates success in two areas: retention and performance. However, reaping the rewards of a comprehensive on-boarding program requires that you absolutely ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/06/on-boarding-more-than-just-a-good-idea/ Cultivating promising employees who are already within the organization makes good business sense. Every company needs a plan for moving high potential employees into superior performers. It’s a process that shouldn’t be allowed to fall through the cracks, but with front line managers busier than ever, it might. Supervising a team ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/06/june-pep-1-backyard-stars/ Moving at high speed, trying to get more and more done. Thankfully, economic indicators show us headed toward blue skies again. Have you been running around the same bases week after week, assuring that the essentials are under control? The urge to concentrate exclusively on crucial, immediate concerns can be overwhelming, ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/05/are-you-running-around-in-square-circles/ Many of us feel pressure to be everywhere at once, but it’s not necessary to be an expert at everything. Resourceful leaders make efficient use of all the assets available, especially the most cost-effective ones. What resources are already on hand? There may be untapped talent among the staff you ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/05/total-solutions-provider/ It was a dark and stormy economy, and all across the landscape companies competed to attract and retain the top producers who could turn around their numbers... Here’s the story of how one company is leveraging their employer brand to grow revenue and staff in 2010, while another has unwittingly let ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/04/a-tale-of-two-companies-%c2%a0positive-corporate-image-attracts-top-talent/ Keeping a firm grip on every budget dollar continues to be crucial in the challenging business landscape of 2010. Until recent glimmers of improvement in the economy become a reliable upward trend, employers must produce more with fewer staff. Being part of a strong recovery will require three crucial accomplishments: ... http://www.ttidisc.com/people-energizing-people/2010/04/the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-how-have-the-economy-and-cost-cutting-measures-affected-your-employer-brand/