Developing a workplace with a “culture of nice” sounds like a worthy goal for any organization. After all, who wants jerks for...
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How to Gracefully Handle Big Changes to Your Business
Are you thinking about making some big changes in 2020? Good — change is necessary for growth. But have you thought about...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2019
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.digdifferent.com. If you missed...
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In Your Words: Wisdom From 2019’s Profiled Contractors
Each year, Dig Different profiles individuals and companies who stand out in their positions. Enjoy their witticisms and advice we have collected from 2019’s...
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How to Develop Effective Managers In-House
It’s said that when employees quit jobs, they more often leave because of bad managers rather than the company itself. And if...
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One-on-One Meetings With Employees Matter More Than You Know
“There are only two of us in my department. Why should I bother with a formal meeting? We sit right across from...
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A Proper Investment In Your Workforce Will Boost Employee Retention Efforts
Investing in advanced technology that amps up productivity and safety is a primary focus at Seneca Waste Solutions. But it also invests...
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Why You Should Consider Paying Employees for Volunteering
Recently I was talking to a small-business owner and friend when the topic of volunteer time off, or VTO, came up. My...
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Improving Employee Accountability
When you hire new team members, you have a certain set of expectations for them. Ultimately, you want them to be punctual,...
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Making the Move From Worker Bee to Team Leader
Most managers face a daily gauntlet of brush fires. But the tightrope walk tentatively trod by newly promoted managers, who suddenly find...
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The 9 Signs of a Great Company Leader
Many people are good bosses. Some people are great bosses. A handful go even further: They’re phenomenal, not only because of what...
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7 Things Construction Companies Can Do to Improve Employee Retention
Today’s workforce is different. The society they live in is different. With low unemployment and worker shortages in many occupations, today’s workforce...
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Training Techniques: The Approaches Companies Take to Keep Employees Productive
Jose Moraga takes the safety of his employees seriously, and thus the necessary training that allows for safe job site practices.
New workers...
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Create a Love-to-Work Culture
It used to be that prospective employees had to convince companies why they should be hired. But in today’s job market, with...














