The Pros and Cons of Extroversion in the Workplace
In the simplest terms, extroversion and introversion refers to the way a person "recharges" and processes stimuli. People with high extraversion gain energy by spending time with other people, while those with low extraversion (introverts) gain energy through solitude. This fundamental difference in how individuals process social interaction shapes their workplace preferences and performance patterns.
Hiring for Culture Fit: Why Company Perks Are Not Culture
There seems to be a current trend among employers to offer more unique and diverse office perks in the hopes of attracting and retaining talent. While perks can be fun and bring momentary happiness, they do not meaningfully move the needle on employee satisfaction or retention. One such example was highlighted by Payscale’s list of employee tenure at Fortune 500 companies, which denotes that Google, a company that offers top-notch perks, has a median employee tenure of 1.1 years.
Are You Tracking The Results of The People You Hire?
Being in the business world, it's likely we're all familiar with Pearson's Law, which states: "When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported back, the rate of improvement accelerates." The idea that tracking performance ultimately yields better results is a common-sense proposition at this point.
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7 Signs Your Employee is Thinking About Turning Over
This list will identify some of the less-obvious signs an employee is looking for another job, rather than more obvious signs such as excessive absences, coming in late and leaving early, decreased quality of work, and changes in attitude.
