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8 Reasons Why Employee Productivity May Suffer

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“Most entrepreneurs have really awesome skills in the vision, work ethic and commitment arenas,” says Bill Hamlin, president of WaterCooler Inc. Inadequate technologies. Steven Lowell, community manager with Voice123 , says the failure to upgrade company technology can hinder productivity. Lack of delegation.

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Millennial Work Ethic: All You Need to Know

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When discussing workplace dynamics today, it’s hard to ignore the distinct difference in work ethic between generations, particularly between millennials and baby boomers. This gap often leads to discussions about how millennials’ work ethic compares to that of previous generations and also the new generation Z.

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Beyond the Trophy: A Gen Z Perspective on R&R

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Has recognition advanced just like technology or mental health, as the generations have progressed?”* Richardson (2017) indicates that young people of Generation Z prefer to work in an environment that provides flexibility, collaborative work, and personal autonomy. I wondered what this void they felt could be.

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6 top tips for preventing ageism in the workplace

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Instead, consider using words like “motivated,” “driven” or “dedicated” that convey a candidate’s passion and work ethic without the connotation that they must be young to successfully perform required duties. Never assume that an employee can’t keep up with new industry trends or won’t understand new technology.

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A hard look at soft skills: Fostering EQ among employees

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After all, what business leader doesn’t want employees with a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, a positive attitude, astute problem-solving ability, self-confidence and solid time management? Soft skills like these often provide the foundation for high emotional intelligence (EQ).

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Multigenerational Workforce: How to Bridge the Generation Gap

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So, with their work ethic and need for security, you’ll find more people over 70 in the workplace now than you would have a decade ago. Allow time to grasp new technology. Give them technology and educational support so they are not afraid of it, and don’t judge them for their lack of technological expertise.

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Employee burnout: Don’t prize productivity over your people

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Remote employees can be under pressure to demonstrate their work ethic and productivity levels. They don’t share the same work space as their managers and can fear that others think they’re lazy or gaming the system to reduce workload. Remote employees. For example, take your team out to lunch or have some meetings off-site.

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