Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool that can help motivate employees and increase productivity in the workplace. By recognising and rewarding positive behaviors, managers can encourage their team members to continue performing at their good behaviors. In this article, we will explore some of the most effective strategies for positive reinforcement in the workplace, and […]

Disciplinary action is a formal procedure taken by employers to address employee misconduct or poor performance. It is an essential aspect of HR management in the workplace, aimed at addressing and correcting employee behavior that goes against the company’s policies and standards. The process of disciplinary action is used to maintain a safe and productive […]

Mental health in the workplace should be a top priority for every organization because of its immense significance for employee well-being. Consider this: 59% of employees reported mental health issues in the workplace in 2021. It is a significant uptick in mental health-related numbers at workplaces.  In addition, 4% of all sick leaves from workplaces […]

There’s a common misconception that subtly lies within the psyche of employees, that all one can do when feedback is offered during the appraisal discussion is to say ‘thank you’  However, that is far from being the truth! There is no hard and fast rule that you have to agree with the feedback received. Step […]

If you’re in a managerial position and you are not getting feedback from your direct reports, you need to change this situation. It’s quite important for managers to receive upward feedback because it contains valuable inputs can be extracted into modified behavior, policies & process. In fact, soliciting upward feedback helps boost the morale of […]

It’s around that time when you have finally managed to submit your resignation & start serving your notice period. You’re all set to make it through the last few working days in your present company, bid adieu to your peers, and move on to greener pastures following your career aspirations. You have just begun to […]

Feedback plays a significant role in enhancing the productivity of organisations. According to the traditional scenario, feedback was provided at the time of annual performance reviews. However, such feedback has proven to be ineffective in managing the performance of employees. Any drop in performance needs to be identified promptly. If it remains unnoticed till the […]

We’ve all been in situations where we try to put those difficult conversations on the back burner. You know you need to have this difficult conversation and do everything you can to avoid it. Perhaps you a worried that if you do engage, you will make the situation even worse. One thing for sure, avoiding the conversation is not the best strategy. […]

There are many tools out there today that managers use to improve performance. A powerful tool that many managers often overlook and probably even consider whether it would be a tool itself is, constructive feedback. We will explore the psychology of feedback through several feedback examples. What is feedback meaning? The feedback definition is workplace evaluation and […]

One of the most powerful tool’s at a manager’s disposal to strengthen performance at the workplace is providing feedback. Positive feedback intends to focus on identifying and reinforcing the type of behaviours which helps in promoting high levels of performance. Negative feedback which is also referred to as constructive feedback intends to focus on identifying […]