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What is a high performance organization? (HPO)

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One of the buzz phrases over the past several years in the business environment has been "HPO". HPO is an acronym for "High Performance Organization", and many organizations have been implementing the strategies associated with being an HPO into their organizational cultures. So what exactly does HPO mean? What is entailed in becoming an HPO?

Characteristics associated with polychronic time philosophies

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Image credit: Jarmoluk /Pixabay Time is an interesting notion, some people abide and run their lives by the clock and expect punctuality while others take the promptness aspect of time much less seriously.

Why stronger employee morale boosts profitability

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The link between morale and profitability in an organization is a strong one. Employees who are happy in their jobs and feel valued by their bosses tend to naturally possess higher levels of morale in the workplace.

Effects of technology on internal business communications

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Communication is an important consideration when doing any kind of business. Without strong communication, businesses are likely to find themselves plagued with significant problems, both internal and external to the organization.

Content marketing metrics businesses should be looking at

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Content strategies continue to evolve as they become more solidified as a key component of marketing strategies. Most marketers know content matters. The bigger challenge many are facing is how to measure whether or not their efforts are paying off.

Ways cross training can help build employee morale

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Cross training employees bring many benefits but one of the most valuable advantages it offers is that it often helps increase employee morale. Management has a great opportunity through using cross training as a motivational tool.

5 tips to succeed in business if you're weak in math

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If you've decided to pursue a career in business, having a full grasp of math concepts certainly won't work against you, but it is not necessarily the most important skill to possess in today's dynamic business environments. Today's workplaces are generally technically inclined, and this can overshadow knowing traditional math knowledge.