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The shift to remote-first work has dramatically transformed how businesses operate, bringing substantial benefits but also presenting unique challenges, particularly regarding employee motivation.

Companies have never had more tools to measure engagement, yet employees are feeling more disconnected than ever. Companies ...

Public Service Motivation (PSM) has long been regarded as a central determinant influencing employee performance within the public sector. The construct refers to the intrinsic drive and commitment of ...

Keeping employees motivated and productive isn’t just about their paycheck—it’s also about giving them the freedom to manage their time effectively. A leave management system does more than track ...

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

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Many people fall into crushing unhappiness and stress at work because of their own shortcomings, such as failing to set boundaries, advocate for themselves, and structure their work-life balance in ...

It’s funny how employers want intrinsically motivated employees but simultaneously believe employees will perform better and be happier if they are given bonuses. Though we all need our paycheck in ...

A sign on Cedar Street details where some of the buildings on the Minnesota Capitol complex are located in St. Paul. Gov. Tim Walz ordered state employees to return to in-person work 50 percent of ...