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Before the current economic downturn, SHRM reported in 2006 that 40% of workers were likely to change jobs when the economy turns. Sound familiar? At Insight, we have used this statistic for years. What does it really mean? We believe that employees simply always want development and career advancement opportunities – no matter the times.

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We’ve all been watching the unemployment numbers rise over the past two years, and we may even feel like they have reached a plateau. We’ve seen factories close and jobs move overseas. While such events are painful in the short-term, they’re potentially disastrous in the long-term.

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We hear about the recession daily – even hourly if we’re regularly tuned in to mass media. You can do something to protect your business.

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With the fluctuations in today’s economy, job market, and global relationships it’s no surprise that employees are at least uneasy if not downright stressed. Too much stress can be problematic to a person’s health and well-being, and as an employer you can help control some of the factors that lead to employee stress.

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Conflict is a natural part of human interaction. A healthy approach to conflict leads to greater understanding of one another and more creative problem solving. An unhealthy approach to conflict leads to wounded egos and frustration. When we understand our individual styles of dealing with conflict we can begin to understand how we can approach [...]

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Letting people go is always difficult, and laying employees off during the current economic downturn is especially stressful given that jobs in many areas are scarce and that many companies simply cannot afford to provide severance packages or job placement services. What you can do, though, is approach a layoff with a practical attitude that includes [...]

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Economically speaking, times are tough. No surprise there, right? Well, if you keep one eye on your company’s sales performance and the other on the financial bottom line, you’re overlooking your greatest asset: your employees. It’s tempting to focus attention on technology, materials, and processes to manage costs and gain efficiencies. While those are certainly [...]

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