The terms "employee engagement" and "employee satisfaction" are often used interchangeably. However, they actually describe two inherently different concepts. Every organization should strive to create a satisfied, multi-generational workforce. An engaged workforce, on the other hand, takes the organization to a new level of stability, creative output, and potential innovation. Satisfaction Does Not Always Equal […]

Doug Wick, founder of Positioning Systems, is a Gazelles Business Coach focused on growing small to mid-sized business through Strategic Disicipline (Priority, Metrics, Meeting Rhythms). We checked in with Doug to get his insight on business development and learn what businesses should be doing to implement growth strategies and ensuring employee buy-in. Here's what he […]

You might already know that segmenting your customer base is critical for marketing success. However, segmentation matters just as much for employee surveys. When you use an employee survey app, you want the right questions to go to the right employees. An Employee Survey App Should Target Specific Worker Needs and Job Descriptions Think about […]

Organizational culture can play a significant role in employee engagement. From multigenerational issues to corporate values, the more you understand about your organizational culture, the better you can help your employees feel engaged and valued on the job. Employee Engagement Demonstrates How Workers Feel About Organizational Culture Many business owners confuse organizational culture and employee […]

Mike Soylu is co-founder and CMO at Pisano, a company that creates tools to help people get "feedback driven." We recently spoke with Mike about the best practices of implementing effective feedback strategies. Tell us a bit about yourself. Why did you decide to help create Pisano? I took interest in technology at a very […]

Depending on the size of your business, you might work with people who range from Millennials to Baby Boomers. This presents certain engagement challenges because you have to find ways for multi-generational staff members to communicate effectively for the benefit of the business. An employee mobile app can help. Resolve Employment Dissatisfaction and Frustration Did […]

The retail industry historically has one of the lowest levels of employee engagement of any industry. Retail employees may remain apathetic from the moment they step foot in the door in the morning until they leave in the afternoon. They might not help customers as often as they should or go above and beyond their […]

Hospitals and other medical centers can be extremely busy places to work. Healthcare professionals must cater to rapidly growing patient rosters while they communicate with one another, satisfy institutional goals, and maintain high levels of patient support and follow-up. It is a stressful work environment, but employee mobile apps help ease some of that stress. […]

Did you know that the employee turnover rate for fast food franchises can exceed 100 percent? When you lose employees left and right, you are forced to interview, hire, and train new workers continuously, at significant cost. Worse, you are left with an unstable workplace culture that can foster less engagement and increase turnover even […]

Change management has begun to impact the manufacturing industry is dozens of ways. Companies that get it right often enjoy stronger teams, better workflows, improved safety, and more productivity; those that do not can expect to suffer the opposite consequences. An employee mobile app offers the first step to mastering change in your manufacturing workforce. […]