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Putting a Value on Worker morale: A happy worker works twelve times harder than an unhappy one, according to Pixar's Brad Bird. Tucked deep into a McKinsey Quarterly interview with Bird and plucked out by blogger Jason Kottke, is this quote from the guy behind The Incredibles and Ratatouille. In my experience, the...; Tags: David Goldenberg, morale, worker; Blog posts 2008-05-05
Consumer morale Hits Series Low in April: LONDON (Reuters UK) - Consumer morale fell in April to its lowest since records began four years ago as confidence in the economy continues to slide, the Nationwide building society said on Wednesday. Nationwide's consumer confidence index fell to 70 last month from 77 in...; Tags: Interest Rate, Consumer Confidence, Survey, Morale, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Marketing Research, Finance; News items 2008-05-06
Tackling Low Employee morale: Tackling Low Employee MoraleMorale due to changesMy organization suffers from low morale in part due to changes that have been necessary to its continued health. One problem has been the way the changes have taken place, but that's now in the past. How can we improve morale without giving up...; Tags: Call centers, morale, low morale; Discussion threads 2007-05-03
Tackling Low Employee morale: Low morale can gradually destroy employees’ commitment, hurt the product or service they offer, and alienate the clients and customers they serve. It has many sources—poor economic conditions, a clash of cultures following a merger or acquisition, bad management, or any number of other factors.Poor morale is contagious. It may...; Tags: team, morale; Articles 2007-04-20
8 Ways Managers Can Improve morale, Part II: Employees are the pillars on which an organization stands. Without efficient employees, a company cannot succeed in the global market. Thus, it is the onus of managers to make sure that their employees are happy being in the company. It is essential to keep track of the needs of employees...; Tags: morale, benefit; White papers 2004-04-26

8 Ways Managers Can Improve morale, Part I: By increasing awareness of the impact of management on staff morale, and taking the time to learn more about the factors that impact morale, managers can dramatically improve their effectiveness. Even implementing just a few of these eight suggestions can dramatically increase a leader's ability to not only cultivate high...; Tags: Leadership, morale, leader; White papers 2004-04-19
Are You Really Serious About Improving morale?: From the executive summary: 'What does lead to high morale is an intrinsically rewarding work experience: a work experience where employees feel respected, valued, and appreciated; a work experience where employees get to be players and not just hired hands, a work experience where they get to make a difference....; Tags: morale; White papers 2004-01-19
Despite a Weak Economy, Stay Bonuses are More Popular Than Ever: The article defines about the stay bonuses, its uses & states that if they are not used in right way they can pay off in low morale and additional turnover. Stay bonuses are used not only at companies that are downsizing or merging but also at high-growth companies that want...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., morale, turnover, downsizing, finance, health care, industry; White papers 2003-10-01
How To Uphold Employee morale In Tough Times: This paper argues that when the going gets tough, the "tough" communicate even more with their workers. In a down economy, it argues, that your company should be spending more -- not less -- time talking with and listening to its most valuable resource: its people. Taking the time to...; Tags: Dow Jones & Company Inc., morale, worker, layoff; White papers 2003-01-01
Employee-Owned Companies Boast Stronger morale, Performance: "The article is about the employees morale and performances. Defining corporate culture is a bit like nailing Jell-O to a wall. It’s an intangible aspect of any company at best, but nevertheless remains integral to its success. The result of caring behavior is the positive difference in employee...; Tags: Stock options, Performance management, Regulations, Principal Financial Group, ESOP, morale, corporate culture, performance, wall; White papers 2003-01-01
Restoring Productivity And morale After Layoffs: From the executive summary: ‘With any change, there is a period of adjustment. Research shows that with downsizing there is usually a sense of anguish brought about by heightened job insecurity. Hence, effective managers feel that planning, communication/listening, trust, and employee development are necessary to move employees quickly through the...; Tags: Workforce management, downsizing, morale, layoff, adjustment; White papers 2003-01-01
Boost Employee morale After Layoffs: An individualized approach to communication, career development, and management is the key to harnessing employees’ energy when their productivity is more crucial than ever. However, as cost cutting and downsizing plague corporate America, managers are increasingly seeking the equivalent of a sustained surge of strength among their employees. This article...; Tags: Professional development, Performance management, Workforce management, Crain Communications Inc., morale, career development, downsizing, layoff, performance, career; White papers 2003-01-01
How to Harness the Power of Praise: Some managers claim the best way to motivate staff is through the wallet: increase pay, raise allowances, give more cash incentives. But while money is certainly useful, it is not the only key to human motivation. Sincere recognition can mean a lot more to staff than just another dollar in...; Tags: Professional development, appraisal, career development, motivation, incentive, career, bank, team; White papers 2003-01-01
Learning To Appreciate The Link Between Satisfied Employees And Competitive Business: Unemployment was at an all-time low; talented, dedicated professionals were hard to find; and the cost of labor was at an all-time high. Showering employees with high salaries along with generous benefits and perks were the standard solution to low morale. Current employees question their job security and morale is...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Benefits, HR.com, morale, job, talent, benefit; White papers 2003-01-01
Maintaining morale and Productivity During Layoffs: The uncertainty caused by layoffs can impact both companies and employees in many ways, most of them negative. During large-scale layoffs, morale and productivity can plummet. Even more importantly, it's common for firms to lose their focus on the customer. If a firm is to avoid the need for future...; Tags: Workforce management, morale, layoff, Human Resources; White papers 2001-10-29

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The functional office: making an office as comfortable as the home: clients are often impressed when they enter a luxurious office. Well-designed offices create an image that the company is doing well. Good office design must not merely be pleasant to look at, it must be comfortable for the employees who spend most of their waking hours at their desks: [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] THE OFFICE environment affects people enough to increase their productivity. Because we spend more than 10 hours a day in the office, it needs to be comfortable. If possible, the majority of workers should have a window view. When visiting clients who are fortunate...; Articles 2008-12-01
Loan policies should be spelt out: Electrode Inc was wrong to dismiss Christopher immediately. They may have moral grounds for termination. The HR department should have been more proactive by counseling Christopher before the situation exploded. The counseling process should include verbal and written warnings and making the borrower repay the loans. Termination is...; Articles 2008-12-01
Conduct anti-gambling seminars: Electrode Inc shouldn't involve itself into this situation of staff borrowing money from others within the organisation. It's a personal issue. The company has no right to dismiss Christopher Marcus within 24 hours. It was being too impulsive and harsh to Christopher. This has greatly affected the employees' morale. ...; Articles 2008-12-01
Loans to be recovered: Christopher has created undue distress on his colleagues by his act. From the management's point of view, the distress experienced by staff might have affected their morale and productivity. The company could issue a warning letter to Christopher, prohibiting further borrowing. The company could also attempt to recover some of...; Articles 2008-12-01
When it agreed last September to take up Baze v. Rees, a challenge to the constitutionality of lethal injection, the Supreme Court effectively imposed a national moratorium on the death penalty: When it agreed last September to take up Baze v. Rees, a challenge to the constitutionality of lethal injection, the Supreme Court effectively imposed a national moratorium on the death penalty. On April 16, the justices rendered their verdict: Lethal injection is neither cruel nor unusual. It may in fact...; Articles 2008-05-19