“Would you rather keep your team engaged and motivated for the rest of the year… or risk losing them during the busy season?” Not much of a choice, right? That’s exactly the point! Retaining employees, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holidays, requires more than just a ‘set it and forget it’ attitude.

Let's face it, employee surveys can get a bad rap. Some coaches, consultants, and managers view them as a nuisance, a box-checking exercise that doesn't yield actionable results. Employee surveys offer a unique advantage – anonymity. They provide a safe space for workers to voice honest opinions and concerns they might hesitate to share directly with their manager.

In the business world, the only certainty is change. Change is inevitable. Although change can be exciting and represent growth, it can also be scary for your team as they anticipate what it means for them. A leader needs to ensure that they guide their team through the uncertainties to facilitate a smooth transition.

Keeping your top talent happy in today’s competitive job market is getting more and more challenging. Employees may be initially attracted to an organization by salaries and benefits packages, but that’s not what will keep them in the long-term.

The term "micromanager" rolls off the tongue as smooth as melted butter. We envision hovering bosses, email chains longer than the Grand Canyon, and a suffocating lack of trust. But in this age of buzzwords and unending grievances, is micromanaging a genuine issue, or just another office legend?