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And the second segment in this celebratory series takes off\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6) \u201cHappy workers increase productivity, go the \u2018extra mile\u2019 and become willing cheerleaders\u2026of companies\u2019 brands, thereby boosting their reputations<\/strong>\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Discussion Forum #2 \u2013 What Would Make You Happy At Work?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Job satisfaction and employees\u2019 happiness at work favourably impact the organisation. Although this discussion was time-limited, candid statements from professionals who posted comments makes this post an interesting read.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7) \u201c<\/strong>Even the most modest effort made by Management to really listen to its staff and to provide what is desired, within reason, communicates a proactive, caring culture\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Management 101: Creating A \u2018Listening\u2019 Culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A \u2018listening\u2019 culture at the workplace is required for effective management and improved performance. Go back to the basics and get it right!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8) \u201cA good corporate reputation leads to trust in the brand, which leads to increased \u00a0patronage \u00a0of \u00a0the company\u2019s products\/services, \u00a0resulting \u00a0\u00a0in \u00a0higher profits for the business\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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9) \u201cWithout good content, your brand is dead. Or dying. Or on its way to its imminent demise\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Leveraging Business Content For Brand Dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate  storytelling  is now  indispensable to  your  business goals. Learn how to use business content to strengthen your brand and get results. Useful tips from content experts such as Copyblogger and Visual.ly are given.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10) \u201c<\/strong>Unless the content adds value to my work, or addresses specific issues, or clarifies some ambiguity about your policies or strategies, I wouldn\u2019t care about it\u2026It wouldn\u2019t matter what bells and whistles you use or how often you harp on about your plans\u201d.
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Dear Management: Your Communications Suck! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Employee bluntly reveals why Management\u2019s communications fail and gives tips for more effective collaboration with staff. This is another eye-opener of an article for those in C-suite positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thus concludes our third anniversary celebration. Thank you all for supporting this blog since its inception in March 2012.\u00a0

If you have been a regular reader, let us know your opinions about the blog over the years: Has it grown? How would you rate its articles and the layout\/design?

Have you \u2018stumbled\u2019 upon this blog? Let us know what you think and how we can improve your experience here.\u00a0

Keep your suggestions coming because we really appreciate feedback from you.

Expect changes to the blog this year but don\u2019t fret; we will remain committed to providing great content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Cheers!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n




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