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Leadership is an essential skill for any organization and can make a huge difference in the success of a company. However, leadership skills don’t always come naturally. It takes time and effort from both employers and employees to develop them. The good news is, with the right leadership development, anyone can learn how to become a leader.

In this article, we will discuss how to develop leadership skills in the workplace. We will review different ways to identify the areas of strength and weaknesses of employees and departments, as well as tips on how to inspire employees to keep learning and growing as leaders. By following these steps, your employees can become effective leaders in your organization.

Most companies are now in the planning season for 2023, but uncertainty about the economy, continued labor shortages and stubborn inflation are posing unique challenges to planning and forecasting budgets. Given these challenges, initiatives like employee engagement may not seem like an executive-level priority, but the risks of continued high turnover, paired with high onboarding costs for new employees are far greater than the cost of a coordinated employee engagement program that helps retain key members of your team. 

As we head into 2021, employers are looking to turn the page on a tough year. However, the push for digital health and wellness programs is still prevalent and should be part of your 2021 plan. As many organizations remain remote, employees are missing out on health and wellness perks that were available while working in the office. It is important for employers to keep their employees motivated to stay healthy, especially through the winter months. 

Gaining customer loyalty is one of the most difficult metrics to hit in today’s omni-channel B2C market.

Businesses are making two sacrifices to build consumer loyalty: one is an investment in technology and the other is a slimming of profit margins to ensure customers feel like they’re getting a bargain.

Business travel expenses can really add up quickly. In a 2015 study, PayStream Advisors reported that 63% of companies surveyed spent more than $100,000 annually on travel and expense costs. There is a critical balance between keeping employees happy on the road and protecting your bottom line. Keeping in mind that travel expenses include everything from meals and lodging, special events, and airline tickets, to gas and taxis, take a look at these tips to save money on your employees’ business travel.