Friday Favorites: Employee Edition

This morning, we’ll take a look at the best of last week’s posts about employees—and employee behaviors that you should either encourage, or nip in the bud!

• “8 Bad Habits that Are Driving Your Coworkers Crazy” by Business Insurance Quotes

If your employees spend all day online shopping, making personal phone calls, and abusing paid leave privileges, it could be killing morale. If you recognize these 8 bad habits—in your employees, and in yourself—it might be time to reassess your workplace culture. Satisfied employees are productive employees!

• “10 Ways to Make Your Customer Experience Stand Out” by Startup Professionals

If you’re letting your customers suffer while your customer service team scrambles to comply with company regulations and check in with the appropriate authorities, and if this is a frequent occurrence, it might be time to reassess the restraints you’re putting on your customer service team and give them the tools they need to succeed. The attitude adjustment alone can make trusting your employees worth your effort!

• “Why You Should Encourage Your Employees to be Entrepreneurs” by Small Business Trends

It seems like it could be counterproductive—how can it be a good idea to put your employees in a position to start their own companies and leave you?—but in reality, this could be an excellent move for your company. Entrepreneurs are usually driven, innovative, motivated, and highly adaptable—all qualities that can help your business reach new heights!