CPA firms are highly regarded as dependable, accurate business partners to their clients. This perception can be hard to achieve without a strong emphasis on accountability. Accountability in the workplace has been shown to improve employee performance, increase engagement, and foster a sense of commitment among employees to their work and their team. Without accountability, […]
Are you part of the two-thirds of organizations that aren’t trusted by their employees? If you find yourself unsure, there could be an issue with transparency in the workplace. Employees rely on workplace transparency to understand expectations, how their work contributes to team and company goals, and their sense of job security. When there’s a […]
The office may be ready for employees to return, but are they ready for the office? Many miss in-person contact and are eager to get back, while others have adapted to working from home and enjoy skipping their previous commute. In the middle are those who prefer a hybrid schedule that includes both working from […]
Workplace transparency fosters openness between leaders and team members, creating a trust that leads to success. Transparency that brings real change doesn’t come with a one-time initiative — it requires an ongoing effort and a receptive company culture that allows team members to communicate honestly with management, and feel that their opinions and ideas are […]
Many organizations spend a significant amount of time and money on annual raises and performance reviews without seeing a clear return on investment. Team members often feel they are unfairly evaluated rather than viewing a performance review as an opportunity for improvement. On the other hand, team leaders frequently complain that the review process consumes […]
The practice of project management can be incredibly complex, with dozens or hundreds of tasks and dependencies needing to be tracked. Project management software tools have become so popular because of the support they provide in scheduling, organizing, and reporting on project workflows. They can also improve team communication and collaboration. When searching through all […]
Managers often face a tricky balancing act when it comes to requests for time off. There’s denying that everyone deserves time off from work throughout the year for vacation, medical appointments, or illness. The problem is that approving time-off requests without careful consideration may keep team members happy, but the practice can seriously disrupt business […]
Your teams are not made up of robots, but of living humans whose well-being depends on satisfying other needs besides work. These needs may include family responsibilities, health issues, or personal development. The difference in personal needs between team members means that work-life balance has many individual meanings. In general, work and personal lives are […]
