LSI Staffing - Denison IA

Like workplace romances, friendships between co-workers can also create tricky situations unless handled appropriately.

This is especially true when you suddenly find yourself supervising one of your buddies.

How can you handle this situation in a positive way? It is possible to make sure you preserve your friendship and create a positive and productive work environment for everyone involved.

We recommend that you just own it! Your existing rapport with your friend can actually benefit the team. You understand each other on a personal level already, and you can each can pick up on social cues that may have been missed with someone you don’t know as well.

You can also trust this person because they already have your support as a friend. This support and really, their honesty when it comes to work-related issues, may help you make better decisions for your team and your company.

Be mindful, though, of the rest of your team. Avoid any behavior that may be seen as favoring your friend. If concerns arise, act quickly and take the opportunity to talk openly with your staff. Establish expectations and provide assurances that everyone will be treated fairly.

We know managing workplace dynamics can be challenging. Let us invest in your success. Start today: https://lsistaffing.com/contact.

It's the end of March -- how are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? If you are stuck or unmotivated, here are three ways to kickstart your resolutions.

1. Did you set too many goals in too many areas of your life? If so -- you may be feeling overwhelmed. It's OK to scale back. Choose two goals - one tied to your work and one tied to your personal life. Then determine the next steps for each to achieve success.

2. Have you looked at your current habits, and do they prevent you from success? For example, are you trying to be better at finishing your to-do list, but you haven't set any deadlines? Do you want to add morning workouts, but you can't get up early? Examine your options and change your habits. For that to-do list, start using a planner or app that helps you set and meet deadlines. To get more exercise, use your break time to go for a quick walk instead of struggling to get up at 4 a.m.

3. Do you have a support system to help keep you motivated? Think about people in your life who encourage you and stand by you through good times and bad. Ask them to keep you accountable -- check in each week, share your progress, and, most of all, ask for help if you are struggling.

We are invested in your success. Get started today: https://lsistaffing.com/contact.

Are your employees using their paid time off? According to new studies, the answer to that question is probably, "No." In fact, unpaid PTO has doubled since 2019!

If you are an employer, you may need to re-think your perceptions about PTO. If your employees know they are able to take time off without guilt, you are more likely to have happier and more productive team members.

So what should employers do? Try a very simple tactic: encourage leadership to take time off. This creates a positive workplace culture for staff to emulate and feel more comfortable when they request their own time away from work.

We are invested in your success. Get started today: https://lsistaffing.com/contact.