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How to make a performance management process that works (in the future of work)
Performance management and performance appraisals are often used interchangeably in meetings, but they couldn't be further apart. If you're trying to figure out the difference, this article will put the glaring differences into perspective for you.
The benefits of performance coaching for career success
With the average person spending roughly 90,000 hours at work throughout their lifetime, our careers are a huge part of our daily lives[1]. Gone are the days when people simply worked to survive. Many of us now strive to find meaning and self-actualization through our careers — and that means being the best version of yourself at work.
The Perceived Stress Scale: Measure how stressed you are
Anxiety can be all-consuming in high pressure environments. High levels of stress negatively affect your brain functions, immune system, and overall mental health. Psychological distress is the main culprit behind work stress and burnout, often accompanied by low physical activity and all sorts of physical ailments.
Why Paylocity software and Marlee make the perfect tech stack
For companies feeling the pressure to do more with less, Paylocity software delivers essential HR and payroll features. But pair it with Marlee's collaboration and performance features, and you'll unlock the modern tech stack your workforce needs.
Shut down a passive aggressive coworker with 5 proven steps
Let's be real—that coworker's subtle digs and convenient 'forgetfulness' aren't just in your head. Passive aggressive behavior can turn your dream job into a daily drama. But don't worry, we've got your back with practical strategies that work (without stooping to their level).
Signs you have a passive aggressive boss (and how to deal with it)
After much confusion, introspection and re-evaluation of your attitude and productivity, you’ve realized you work for a passive aggressive boss.
The participative leadership style: what it is and why it works
Think it’s your job as the leader to make every single decision yourself and hand down marching orders to your team? That’s not always the case—especially when it comes to a participative leadership style.
Is your parental leave policy good enough?
The perfect parental leave policy of the future is still unwritten
What to do when you feel overwhelmed at work
Meeting requests keep piling up, push notifications constantly flash across your screen and despite the extra hours you’ve been putting in—it feels like you’re not making a dent in your projects. If this sounds familiar, it’s no wonder you’re feeling overwhelmed at work.
Overstimulated at Work? Here's How to Regain Your Focus and Balance
You have a dozen unopened emails; you're behind on your work; the light above keeps flickering; a potent aroma fills the room; and the constant chatter won’t allow you to focus. Whether you’re working from an office, a cafe or at home, these distractions and triggers can be enough to overstimulate and cause you to shut down.
A winning leaders guide to building organizational culture
Culture can be difficult to define, but in many ways, this is due to its pervasive nature. Asking people to describe culture is like asking a fish what it thinks about water - it's the medium we move through on a daily basis, and so it's often taken as a given. But in the uncertain times we live in, the advantages shared by organizations with a strong organizational culture are too great to ignore. From retention to financial performance, companies with a strong culture outperform those with a weak culture on almost every measure[1]. If you want to improve your current culture at work, the time for zooming out and thinking big is now. In this article, we'll share our tips for building a strong organizational culture, as well as sharing Marlee's unique approach to culture building.
Organizational climate: What is it, and does it differ from culture?
We talk often about “organizational culture,” but a new term has come en vogue in the last 2-3 years: organizational climate. The terms “organizational culture” and “organizational climate” are often used interchangeably, but the concepts are actually a bit different.
7 best online coaching platforms for every kind of coach
Whether you’re doing life coaching, career coaching or something in between, you’ve probably run into this problem as your business grows: Keeping track of your clients and providing a personalized experience for each one is becoming increasingly difficult.
Online business coaching software to grow your practice
The ever-impending financial downturn, changing work attitudes, The Great Resignation... such unparalleled challenges mean company leaders need more support than ever. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, business coaches are perfectly positioned to provide this guidance. And, with the demand for coaching compounding by 6.7% every year, there's never been a better time to be an online business coach[¹].
How to introduce coaching into your one-to-one reviews
Performance management has changed enormously over the last few decades. An annual review, where a line manager leads the discussion, rates the employee and dictates their objectives is no longer fit for purpose. Employees want to be included in the conversation, have the opportunity to air their opinions and take control of their own development.
One thing no one tells entrepreneurs on their first day of business
When you’re learning to drive, your driving instructor will teach you about your blind spot—what one is and how to check for it. You find out on your very first driving lesson that, even when you’re looking for it in the mirror, your blind spot is invisible unless you turn to actively check for it.