Bilinguals are smarter people. According to a New York Times’ article, people who speak two languages seem to be adept at solving certain kinds of mental challenges, maintaining focus and planning. Do smarter people make better employees? You are likely to get different answers to that question. However, a company would definitely benefit in […]

Many of the employees who leave do so within the first year. If we want to impact first year turnover, it’s important to examine the processes, programs, and activities that are a part of the new hire experience. Probably, the biggest being onboarding. According to Wikipedia, onboarding is defined as the socialization process where employees […]

Any business owner wants engaged employees—employees who are happy with the work they do and who feel they are making a difference perform at a higher level than those that just see work as part of the daily grind. While it’s important that all employees are engaged, your main focus should be on that small […]

I once had this amazing manager when I worked in the hospitality industry. Despite being the General Manager of a luxurious 5-star hotel, he stayed close to all the staff, being a rich source of inspiration to us. He didn’t attend any reputable Swiss hotel school or such. He just joined the industry at the […]

Does investing in professional learning and development improve business outcomes? How do attitudes to investment in staff and training vary by country across Europe? These are some of the questions that we will answer in our next live webinar on Wednesday, December 7 at 11 AM (CET). mYngle has partnered with the Financial Times | IE […]

The future of work is virtual, according to a survey published in Fast Company. Thirty-four percent (34%) of business leaders said that over half of their workforce would be working remotely by 2020. That’s less than five years from now. While working from home or a café does take some getting used to, the real […]

Think about your ideal job. Does it involve getting to work at the crack of dawn, barely having time to grab lunch, and getting home after dark—even in the summer? Of course not. The ideal job allows time for family and friends, as well as a good pay check and a challenging work environment. Bosses […]

Companies with a diverse workforce tend to perform better. Find out why and how you can create a diverse workplace in your company.

Many companies have embraced a culture of working from home because their employees can be as productive if not more than when they are in the office. Well-known names like WordPress, Github, Basecamp and Buffer are a part of a growing list of companies that let their staff work from anywhere. Staying productive at a […]

Employees like perks. The extra benefits that motivate them to stay longer on tough days become the stories they tell to their friends at parties, and form a weight that might tip their job satisfaction scales. According to a recent research by Glassdoor, nearly three in five people said benefits and perks were their top […]