Employees Are Diamonds

People are the heart of any organization and investing in their growth and development is the key to business success. By recognizing employees as valuable assets, companies can build a positive work culture, attract and retain top talent, and build a well-trained and motivated workforce. Investing in human capital starts with building a positive work culture. A culture of trust, respect and open communication fosters employee engagement and satisfaction. When employees feel valued, they are more likely to engage in their work and remain loyal to the company over the long term. Leaders play a key role in creating a positive work culture, setting the tone of the organization, and modeling the behavior we expect from others. Attracting and retaining top talent requires offering competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as professional development and advancement opportunities. Companies that prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options are more likely to attract and retain employees looking for a healthy work-life balance. Feedback and evaluation are also key to investing in human capital. Regular feedback and performance reviews give employees the opportunity to improve their skills and grow in their role. Effective ways of recognizing and rewarding employee contributions, such as public recognition, bonuses and promotions, can have a significant impact on morale and motivation. Employee training and development programs are another important aspect of investing in human capital. By giving employees the opportunity to learn new skills and grow professionally, companies can build a skilled and motivated workforce. Effective training programs take many forms, including workshops, conferences, online courses, and mentoring programs. Finally, creating opportunities for employee growth and advancement is essential to retaining top talent. Employees are more likely to stay with the company longer if they have opportunities for career advancement within the company. Mentoring and coaching programs can be powerful tools to support employee growth and development. In summary, employees are diamonds and investing in their growth and development is the key to business success. By building a positive work culture, offering competitive compensation and benefits packages, providing feedback and recognition, implementing effective training programs, and creating opportunities for growth and advancement, companies Build a well-trained and motivated workforce committed to your organization's success.

Maximizing employee talent while often dealing with poor performance and/or negative behaviors is one of the most challenging and difficult requirements of leadership. The transformation of such employees is an endeavour where you absolutely have to get it right the first time! If you do not, your efforts to bring out those "diamonds" of talent within the individual will be sharply limited and their potential contributions to the organization will be lost or greatly diminished. Finding Diamonds provides fascinating insights into the role of employee personality, including innovative and practical strategies for "bringing out the best" in individuals, no matter if they are "high flyers" or are in need of improvement. You can succeed even when faced with contentious, maladaptive behaviors. This book is a "must read" for managers and labor relations specialists who are motivated to constructively develop and maximize employee talent at all levels.

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Encouraging and Recognizing Employee Excellence! Whether you're giving a pep talk to a team or inspiring a direct report in a one-on-one meeting, you need the right words to keep your staff focused, engaged, enthusiastic, and productive. This fully revised and updated edition of Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding Employees has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for inspiring peak performance. Learn the most effective language for: Creating a positive work environment Motivating people to achieve goals Providing performance-enhancing feedback Boosting morale in tough times Using social networking for business success

Diamond Warriors in Colonial Namibia enters into unchartered scholarly territory of illegal diamond smuggling at the largest diamond mining company in colonial Namibia—De Beers’ Consolidated Diamond Mines of South West Africa (CDM). It details the underground activities of the natives (migrant workers) employed by the CDM and how these illicit activities accounted for rapid development in Owamboland. Beyond this account, the book takes on the deterministic ‘natural resource curse’ theory that equates natural resource endowments to a curse resulting in underdevelopment and sometimes conflict. It is argued and proven herein, from a decolonial standpoint, that such an approach is an oversimplification of the political economy of natural resources in Africa in general and Namibia in particular. The text also provides a contextual account of the contract labour system and details the symbiotic relationship between CDM and the colonial state before highlighting the remaining unanswered questions and areas of further research

A business development tool for professionals, marketers, sales directors, consultants and strategists seeking to understand and reach middle market American companies. It covers important business sectors, from InfoTech to health care to telecommunications. Profiles of more than 500 leading US middle market companies. Includes business glossary, a listing of business contacts, indexes and database on CD-ROM.