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Want to keep your team more engaged and feeling appreciated? This is what you gotta do.

Want to keep your team more engaged and feeling appreciated? This is what you gotta do.

Good team culture and engaged employees aren’t just nice to have: a healthy, engaged team has proven links to a business’ profitability, productivity, retention rates, investment opportunities, attracting great employees, absenteeism and even health and safety. A company is only as good as the people in it, so it makes sense for entrepreneurs to invest in engaging their team from day one. Is your team in need of a little TLC? We’ve collated the best advice on how to make them feel appreciated:

Observation skills: How to improve them (starring a clown, a gorilla and some scientists)

Observation skills: How to improve them (starring a clown, a gorilla and some scientists)

Normally we begin these guides with a series of statistics related to the topic, but when discussing observation skills, statistics don’t even do it justice. Instead, something common from the mouths of parents and caregivers might work: “You were given two ears and one mouth for a reason.” The implication is that you should listen roughly twice as much as you speak, although we know from general life observation that’s not true of most people. 

Ted Bauer
21 Conflict resolution skills & strategies you need at work

Learn how to handle conflict at work | Comparisons

Workplace conflict doesn't have to feel overwhelming. With Marlee's Comparison boards, you can quickly uncover the root cause of team tension and transform difficult workplace relationships. Find out how understanding different work styles can turn conflict into an opportunity for growth.

Bethany Cutmore Scott
How to find your passion (and love your career)

How to find your passion (and love your career)

Want to find work that truly excites you? 🤔️ You're not alone! Only 20% of US workers truly love what they do. Finding your passion can feel impossible, but it doesn't have to be. Discover practical ways to uncover your passions and create a fulfilling career. ✨️ It's time to find a job you love. Read on!

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How to find a job you love in 13 steps

How to find a job you love in 13 steps

In an era defined by instability, career-related anxieties have never been higher. If you've been made redundant, or you're seeking new career paths, it might seem sensible to prioritize security instead of finding your dream career. But actually, there's never been a better time to start looking for your dream role.

Photo of William Egan F4S contributing writer