The SRP Blog

Some of the best lessons in life come from challenging situations.  The people who make us bristle can also make us strive to be a better person.  Managing someone you don’t particularly like can be extremely hard, but it is…

Have you ever wondered what your employees really think about you?  Granted, there are always one or two team members who are honest to a fault.  What about everyone else?  Just as it is difficult for your team to excel…

A Swedish study showed a decrease in heart attacks in people with better bosses.  Becoming a better leader is not difficult, but takes dedication to continuous improvement.  Read on for five steps to increasing your leadership skills – It could…

Retaining top talent can be tricky if you don’t have a great retention program in place.  It is often too late to ask an employee to stay once they give notice.  At this point, you risk sounding desperate.  However, asking…

Employee engagement is a company’s biggest asset.  Engaged employees are more productive, produce engaged customers, therefore increasing profits.  Engagement is not synonymous with satisfaction.  While an engaged employee can also be satisfied.  A satisfied employee is not always engaged. Enjoy!…

Wondering what the weather will be like tomorrow, or even a week from now?  Simply turn on the Weather Channel or look up the forecast online.  Wouldn’t it be great to have access to a similar forecast when it comes…

Learning why an employee is leaving your organization for another is essential to any talent management program.  This week we discuss two of the main reasons why people leave.  While this may seem like common knowledge, it never hurts to…

Cultivating an environment that motivates a team is very difficult if you have no idea who’s on your team.  There are four very distinct types of employees in your organization.  Each has unique reasons for working and motivations.  Understanding these…

Great apps can be entertaining, informative or help us work smarter.  This time we take a look at five apps that can get you and your team to be more productive, both in and out of the office. Technology can…