Budget season is upon us and Drive too is planning for 2019 as we’re gearing up to launch a new and exciting program all about finding and keeping the right people. Here is a sneak peek at some of what you can expect! And the best part is, this sneak peek happens to be loaded with free…
Why Trust Matters Trust is essential to organizational success. Low levels of trust are related to high stress, reduced productivity, lowered creativity and difficulty in decision making. Distrust reduces employee morale, increases absenteeism and turnover. High levels of trust increase employee morale, reduce absenteeism, promote innovation and help in adjustment to change. What’s interesting is,…
Who would have known that on my very first day working as an oncology nurse, I would receive the best piece of career advice. Like a permanent tattoo, this simple advice stayed in the front of my mind. Serving as my compass, it guided me through my entire career. It is what led me in…
We all want to have those new employees who after just a few short days, give you this overwhelming feeling that they’ve been a part of the team forever! It’s a fantastic feeling when that happens. You found that perfect person that was missing from your team. Other times it’s less instant but that’s not…
Tockwotton on the Waterfront, a Rhode Island based, non-profit, assisted living and nursing community, engaged Drive to assist them in meeting specific goals laid out in their strategic plan. Drive consultant, Arleen Smith and I, recently visited Tockwotton to conduct focus groups with staff, residents and family members. During one of the resident sessions we…
Creating a warm welcome for your new employee. Last time we shared 5 tips for preparing for your new employees first day, in case you missed it, here is the link. Now let us focus on creating a 5-star experience for new team members! 1. Make Introductions! Please please please, I beg you, give reception a heads…
What is one word to describe your first day of work? Lost. Overwhelmed. Confused. I can’t help but to think back to my first job right out of college. I was 22 years old and was hired by Tiffany & Co. to be an administrative assistant in their direct marketing and e-commerce department. That day…
Don’t let anyone feel forgotten Twice last week while working with different clients I referenced a story of an interview with an assisted living resident, Martin Bayne. Unfortunately Martin Bayne is one of the many residents in our industry that feel “forgotten…to the world around them.” It’s a sad reality that too many residents suffer…
Minimal investment, high return. Is it possible? Yes, when it comes to team member engagement! A different kind of employee benefit Most employee benefit programs tend to be more similar than different. But non-traditional approaches help to distinguish your organization from others! The result? Better recruitment and retention. How much you do spend on employment…
