Blogs written by Ben Lempert
Motivating Your Team: How to Make Work Matter
Motivation’s a tricky thing. We often imagine that it’s prompted by external rewards or punishments (in fact, the whole conditioning theory of psychology is based on this idea), but in fact motivation isn’t just a response to external stimuli: motivation really takes hold when we internalize those goals, when they become a part of us.
How Much Do Your Employees "Actually" Cost?
Look online and you’ll see plenty of guides telling you how much your employees “actually” cost. What does this “actually” usually include? Well, in addition to salary, there’s taxes (Social Security, Unemployment, Medicare), employee benefits, recruitment, space, equipment, and other sundry costs. Add those things up and you’ll have your employees’ “actual” cost.
5 Critical Metrics for Project Management
Those in project and time management know that measuring is everything! Regardless of what industry or space you’re in, there are certain metrics set in stone. Project managers and executives need KPI’s, or Key Performance Indicators, to gauge several different components. There are many different metrics to keep tabs on, but these 5 are integral to any project: