The Messenger

When a person starts a new job, they often keep a close eye on people who have been there for years. Do they seem to like their job? Do they respect management? Oftentimes, the new employees take their cue from the veterans, which may affect their attitude and work ethic. Our goal is that it does alter, but positively! The Mathis Group wants to teach you how to treat your veteran employees so that they don’t feel that they are just doing a job, but are invested in the success of the company. New hires will then see this, and it will ripple down to generations of employees.   In this month's Messenger, Positive Peer Pressure, we wrap up our two-part series of how one employee’s behavior will influence the behaviors of those around him. In this issue, we look at how positive peer pressure will benefit an organization and bring out the best in employees. I hope you enjoy it! …

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Merry Christmas from The Mathis Group! While the holiday season usually brings out a joyful spirit in people, there are those who will become a scrooge this time of year. When conflict and negativity arise within an organization, morale, motivation, and productivity will rapidly decline. In this month's Messenger, Changing One Employee Will Impact Others, we start a two-part series of how one employee’s behavior will influence the behaviors of those around him or her. Throughout the series, we will examine reasons how this may happen. This month we will look at how employees socialize together may impact the organization and how employees can escalate a bad situation and hurt the organization. I hope you enjoy it! …

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People crave validation and approval from others. The more praise a person receives for their choices and work, the more that behavior will continue. It is important to learn to effectively communicate to your employees areas they are excelling in, while also giving pointers for areas of improvement. In this month’s issue, The Power of Praise, we finish looking at how complimenting the accomplishments and good work of employees will have lasting benefits for the whole organization. I hope you enjoy it! …

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