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Writing in the Workplace

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  Written Communication Can Make or Break Ya!   After some contemplation I have begun to realize just how important communication is in the workplace. When it comes to the workplace, everything that is done is communicated.   Whether it is a policy change, roll out of new software, or healthcare information.   There is an audience that needs to understand and be motivated or influenced by the message you are attempting to convey.   And let’s be completely honest, your creditability is judge on the manner in which you communicate. For example, if I send out communication that is either not clear, concise, and/or has grammatical issues, people will not take my communications seriously.   On the other hand, when I   send out a communication that is well crafted and effectively targets your audience, then you are more likely to achieve the desired outcome of that communication. Anytime I go to roll out a new process or modifications to an existing process, that information needs

What DOES and DOES NOT Motivate Employees???

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What attracts talented people to your and what  pushes them to leave the company?   Attraction Everyone does things for a variety of reasons, but when it all comes down to it. People are motivated and unmotivated by a few factors.   Leaders need to know what the primary motivators are for employees and potiential employees to want to come to their organization. Is it compensation (money), is it health benefits, is it the atmosphere?   From that point, leaders should be investigating what makes their people stay with the organization or company. Taking that a step further what makes their employees want to give discretionary effort? (Discretionary effort is an employee’s willingness to go above and beyond.) So what is currently motivating employees in the United States? *Top 5: Attractors 1. Compensation 2. Health Benefits 3. Stability 4. Work-Life Balance 5. Location §   Compensation : A fair market wage or slightly above, depending on qualifications, will help