Every product or service is designed to address specific customer pain points or challenges. Yet, why is it that only a few are an instant hit among the masses, and the rest pass by unnoticed? Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, you can excel only when you identify and solve for the right customer needs. Read this guide and find answers to.
One of the most challenging management tasks for new and seasoned leaders is understanding how to appropriately delegate. Those struggling with delegation frequently appear as micromanagers, making their staff feel watched and distrusted. Most employees dislike being micromanaged. Thus it is in your best interest as a leader to stop this behavior before it has negative consequences such as low morale, lack of motivation, and staff turnover.
Since 2020, the outsourcing sector in the Philippines has witnessed a massive shake-up, and recent regulatory changes mean the industry will never be the same. We explore the winners and losers of a recent decision by the Philippines Government to allow outsourcing firms to keep tax perks while enabling 100% of staff to work-from-home (WFH).
The modern workplace is constantly evolving, and it’s your responsibility as a business leader to make sure no one gets left behind. When most jobs went remote at the beginning of the pandemic, leaders scrambled to transition work, benefits, and support to the home office. But now, as many knowledge workers face a hybrid future, are you giving equal consideration to all employees regardless of where and how they work?
The Great Resignation is the phenomenon of workers quitting their jobs at an elevated rate after spring 2021 due to solid labor demand and low unemployment. During this period, retaining talent was absolutely fundamental. Anthony Klotz, a professor of business administration at Texas A&M University, coined the term in May 2021 and attributed it to pent-up demand from workers who deferred decisions to quit earlier in the pandemic.
Glossophobia is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. This common ailment is better known as fear of public speaking, and it can manifest as everything from slight nervousness to total panic. And, while there’s no complex scientific terminology for writer’s block, it can also be a panic-inducing affliction.