Shockingly, 25 percent of startups will fail in their first year. That’s according to data from Harvard Business School. Harvard research also shows that of those startups remaining after one year, 36 percent will fail. So what makes a startup successful? Is it the location? The industry? The money? Some might say it comes down […]
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4 Strategies to Increase Workplace Collaboration
When you enable employees to collaborate freely, you set the stage for business growth. Many people don’t feel like their employer facilitates collaboration, however—in a worldwide survey on workplace communication conducted by Queen’s University, 39 percent of respondents felt their organization didn’t collaborate enough. These findings indicate a desire to work together and communicate effectively, […]
3 Ways to Easily Increase Employee Productivity
There are many ways to increase productivity and employee satisfaction in the workplace. From the layout to the design to the office decorations to the company culture, all of these areas affect how employees feel and how they work. Here are just a few things to consider: Decorate With Plants Researchers have concluded that adding […]
5S – Five Keys to Workplace Productivity
The 5S workplace organization system applies a set of basic management principles that many companies widely adopt to maximize workplace productivity and organization. As a cornerstone of Lean management, 5S improves workplace morale, safety and efficiency. In this training presentation, you will learn how to mobilize and align your management team to launch or improve […]
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