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Things All Office Workers Should Keep on Their Desks

You probably haven’t given much thought about the items that are always found on your desk. You might find things such as gum wrappers and half filled coffee mugs – but have you really thought about what you should keep on your desk? In order to produce your best work, you have to make sure that your work area is well thought of. Here are a few things that you should always opt to keep on your desk:
A Phone Charger
Are you always using your phone to call clients? Are you expecting an important phone call? Do you find your phone’s battery life draining throughout the day?... Read More ...

The Pros and Cons of Employee Empowerment

2017-02-07 / Fatima Rassool / 0 Comments

Who doesn’t love having authority? When implemented, employee empowerment can either have a positive or negative impact on the workplace. Granting employees full control in making organizational decisions can affect certain outcomes on the business as a whole. As a result, businesses should ensure that they are weighing the costs of such liberation. Akhtaboot highlights below the pros and cons of employee empowerment:

PROS:

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

When employees are trusted with making significant decisions that may or may not put the organization at risk, they will start to feel more responsible and accountable for their actions. With more empowerment, employees won’t have to wait around for approvals that slow down their work progress.... Read More ...