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5 Tips On Conducting An Effective and Meaningful Performance Review

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Giving a performance review has never been simple. Now that remote staffing has become a more popular option for employers, the process of conducting performance reviews has become even more complicated. So, if you’re engaged with a remote staffing company, we’ll help you figure out how to give an effective performance review. 

Let your staff know the end goal of the review. 

The first step is to ensure that your staff understands the purpose of the performance review. Remote workers are, by definition, not in close proximity to their managers or other co-workers. This can lead to a feeling of isolation and disconnection from the company’s mission. Make sure that your remote staff knows that their performance reviews are an opportunity for you to connect with them and help them understand how their work is impacting the company’s bottom line. 

Turn the camera on. 

In order to effectively connect with your remote staff, you need to be able to see their face. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget to turn on the camera during a performance review. Seeing your staff’s facial expressions will help you understand how they’re feeling about their work and the company. It will also help you build trust and rapport with them. 

Be clear and concise in your feedback. 

It’s important to be as clear and concise as possible when giving feedback during a performance review. Remote workers may not have the opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification in person, so it’s important that they understand your feedback the first time. If you’re unsure about how to deliver feedback, consider using a rating system or providing specific examples of what the employee did well or could improve upon. 

Don’t forget to praise good performance. 

In addition to offering constructive criticism, it’s also important to take the time to praise your employees for a job well done. Remote workers may not receive the same level of recognition as their in-office counterparts, so it’s important to make sure that they feel appreciated. A simple “thank you” can go a long way towards making your remote staff feel valued. 

Follow up after the review. 

The performance review doesn’t end when you finish giving feedback. Be sure to follow up with your remote employees after the review to see how they’re doing and if they have any questions. This is a good opportunity to provide additional support or resources they may need to improve their performance in the future. 

Related Article: 5 Tips To Help Improve Employee Performance Reviews

Final Thoughts: 5 Tips on Conducting an Effective and Meaningful Performance Review for Remote Staff 

Because of the nature of remote work, offshore staff are often the most disconnected from the rest of the team. Performance reviews are an opportunity to help bridge that disconnects by providing feedback, praise, and support. So, it’s important to know how to conduct performance reviews that are both effective and meaningful. By following the tips above, you can be sure that your performance review will help your remote staff feel appreciated and supported, while also providing valuable feedback that can help them improve their work in the future. Remote work is here to stay, so start perfecting your performance review process today! 

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5 Fundamental Reasons It Pays to Have Women In The Workplace

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Many good reasons exist for why gender diversity is important in the workplace. Attitudes have changed significantly over the last few years, with notable achievements recorded and positive developments ongoing.  

As more women continue to pull their weight and take up roles in traditionally male-dominated industries, businesses should create more opportunities for gender parity.

The facts and data today indicate things are changing over the last three decades, more women are earning bachelor’s degrees compared to men in different fields of study, and they are clamouring for promotions and negotiation of salaries to match the rates men earn. And according to a 2018 McKinsey & Company study, women are also staying longer in jobs as much as the opposite sex. 

While researchers are still not able to determine exactly why companies with women perform better, however, the benefits of their presence speak for themselves. We take a look at five great reasons why companies need a stronger representation of women.

1. Better Business Results

Besides accessing even more talents, studies have shown that companies can boost their bottom line by recruiting women. Research has shown that Fortune 500 companies with more women on their boards performed better than those with fewer women. 

A company with up to 30 per cent of its leaders being women is likelier to add more than 1 percentage point to its net margin, compared to a company with none. In addition, according to a KPMG report, Australia’s economy could be boosted by $60 billion over the next 20 years if more women continue to enter the workplace.

2. More Job Satisfaction for All

Gender balance could create a more productive workplace and yield more positive organisational outcomes for all. When more women are included in the workplace, job satisfaction improves for both women as well as for men, and this is based on a study conducted by the Centre for Creative Leadership and Watermark.

Companies with a higher percentage of women in their ranks had employees ranking their organisation more favourably on parameters, such as job satisfaction, employee engagement, organisational dedication, and burnout.

3. Women Are More Supportive as Bosses

Employees that are supported by their bosses typically perform better. Female bosses create confidence in employees and their career development is being considered compared to male bosses, a study revealed. Gallup, an American global analytics firm found in one of its studies that people who work for female managers engaged more in the workplace and suffered burnout stress less. Women have been shown from numerous research to be more likely to implement innovative leadership styles compared to their male counterparts.

4. Increased Employee Retention 

Less gender discrimination occurs in the recruitment process in organisations with more women in senior leadership positions. These kinds of organisations also attract and retain more female employees, which mean by investing in women now, companies can reap the rewards of gender diversity down the road. 

Employees from workplaces with high gender balance have cited benefits such as enjoyable work, more opportunities to have their voices heard and a job that fits well into their life. 

5. Women Boost Company Creativity and Status 

Companies that have women in top management positions tend to be more innovative and produce more patents compared to those with male leaders. 

More female representation within organisations is likewise associated with a higher status. The most respected companies typically have twice as many women in senior management than the less reputable ones.

Related article: International Women’s Day: Invigorating Women at Work

Conclusion

Supporting equality for women in the workplace is still a very important issue that still needs addressing today, and companies are better of for it.

Mother’s Day is another fantastic time to bring to the forefront the roles of women in the home and workplace. Working mothers are by nature exceptional multitaskers who easily juggle their careers with being the home keeper. 

Attracting and retaining female talent is crucial to the success of the business and employers should realise what women and working mothers bring to the table, especially with skill shortages and diversity playing a crucial role in company agendas today.

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Career Boosting Resolutions for Professional Growth in 2020

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Traditionally, people around the world write their resolutions before the start of a new year. Because it is believed that the start of the New Year breeds a good opportunity for you to set new plans. On the other hand, many people still find it intimidating to write resolutions for the fear of not being able to fulfil it. But, do not also forget that resolutions are meant to be a guide rather than a burden.

So this coming 2020, it is better to renew your fighting spirit and take advantage of the brand new opportunities ahead. Now, let this list of career-boosting resolutions help you make the year ahead to be your best one.

Remove your bad habits.

Surely, we all have our fair share of bad work habits that we wanted to get rid of. It could be overworking, skipping lunch breaks, stressing yourself out, or other things that make you feel bad. It’ll be hard, but try to slowly remove these bad habits that slow you down and hinders your professional growth.

Develop your own stress-busting techniques.

In one instance or more, you surely have experienced stress at work. We all know that stress could take a toll on your mental health especially when it happens constantly. Stress can seriously affect your productivity, and most importantly the quality of your works. So, you need to have coping mechanisms that will help ease the stress. If counting to 10 doesn’t work well for you, then you should find simple ways to help de-stress your workday.

Cultivate your sense of self-awareness.

Acknowledging your strengths, weaknesses, needs, and goals is a tremendous professional asset. Knowing what you can, what you can’t, and what to improve will give you extra encouragement to work harder. So this holidays, make sure to spend valuable time with yourself. More than honing your self-awareness, it will also help strengthen your self-confidence and mental health.

Take the plunge, take the risk.

If this year has been holding you back from doing something that would help with your self-improvement, then try again in 2020. Do not be afraid to take a risk, most importantly if it will personally be good for you.

Just like how the saying goes, “if your dream doesn’t scare you, it isn’t big enough”, let fear be the basis of how big your goal is. Say for example, if you’re nervous about public speaking, continuously do it until you get used to it. Let 2020 be the year of making peace with yourself.

Develop a new skill.

There is so much to learn about in a tech-driven business world that constantly evolves. Sticking only to your primary field of expertise is no longer enough while other people around you develop a new skill or two. Eventually, you’ll get left behind. So use these holidays as a good opportunity to learn a new skill. It could be researching, video editing, writing, or anything that would highly be beneficial to your career.

Remember that learning will never get out of style.

Make valuable connections.

In the age of social media, connections should be beyond what these apps can offer. Learn how to expand your horizons and meet new people in the same field as yours. But, be careful in choosing the people to connect with. It is better to talk to a very few intelligent people rather than just a huge number of them.

Make valuable connections that will stimulate genuine interest in you or one that you will take in life and career.

Honour your resolutions.

Listing your resolutions is already one huge step ahead of the improvements that you want to accomplish. But, pushing them forward and actually honouring them could be another big leap for you, your career advancement, and self-growth.

And while the next year brings so much hope for fresh beginnings and continued success, we here at Dynamic Business Outsourcing Solutions will unceasingly uphold the goal of providing quality and cost-effective offshore staffing services to Australian SMEs and more.

Browse on our career opportunities today and be a part of our growing family!

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12 Professional Behaviour Tips in the Workplace

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Every workplace environment has a different ethos. But no matter how distinctive it is from one another, companies would agree that an employee’s professional behaviour makes all the difference. More than dressing appropriately for work, one’s attitude and approach in the workplace can help improve their chance of success.

Many organisations nowadays have set a formal code of conduct for employees to follow. Failure to do so can bring negative consequences to the person involved. To avoid those, we come up with 12 tips on how to professionally behave at work.

Check out our infographic below!

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12 professional behaviours

  • Honesty
    Being honest is a highly important attribute for employees in all fields. When you’re honest, people will trust you more.
  • Respect
    Always remember that respect is earned. If you’re a leader and your people have seen you respect other people regardless of hierarchy or status, the more they will respect you.
  • Meetings
    Never be late for any kind of meeting and don’t show up unprepared. Don’t talk when somebody else is talking and ask questions only when necessary.
  • Communication
    Be mindful of how you talk to your colleagues and most especially to your boss. Make sure that you send the right message by watching the tone of your words in written emails and letters.
  • Time management
    Avoid arriving late for work and make sure to follow the break schedules. Practise allocating the right time to finish your workload for the day before going home.
  • Integrity 
    Act ethically and do the right thing at all times. Don’t hesitate to report misconduct and other violations of the company policy.
  • Safety 
    Even at work, be mindful of your safety. Know the company safety policy and actively participate in safety drills. Report hazards immediately.
  • Dress code
    In some companies, a strict dress code is observed. So if your company is implementing one, make sure to follow.
  • Accountability
    Take responsibility for all your actions and decisions. Avoid the blame-game to escape on your obligations and pin on to someone else.
  • Corporate goals
    Learn about the company’s mission vision and know your role in upholding all those.
  • Teamwork
    Work well together with your team and set aside the differences to achieve your shared goals. Maintain a good relationship with your members at all times and avoid talking behind each other’s back.
  • Commitment 
    Be dedicated to your role in the organisation you belong to. Do not hesitate to go the extra mile to achieve your goal and the company’s goal. Remember that if you work hard, there will be no other way but up.

Takeaway

Displaying professional behaviour at all times reflects your true character outside work. If you’re in the outsourcing industry, you have to mingle with different characteristics every single day. At times it’ll be hard, however, your behaviour should stay the same. But if you’re seeking a welcoming working environment, why not check out DBOS?

Aside from being one of the fastest-growing Australian-owned offshore staffing companies in the Philippines, we take pride in our employee engagement programs that focus on the well-being and career advancement of our employees. Browse on our career opportunities and be a part of our growing family!

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Why Leaders Need to Embrace Employee Motivation

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While all too focused on the income-generating aspects of their company, some employers tend to forget the welfare of their best asset – the employees. At times, some companies sadly fail to understand the importance of employee motivation. Although not everyone does.

But, what is employee motivation and how does it affects a business?

By definition, employee motivation is the level of energy, commitment, and creativity that company workers bring to their jobs. If the employees are motivated, they become passionate about their job and actively works to achieve the organization’s goal. On the other hand, employees who lack motivation do all the opposite of what a passionate employee is doing. And even though the signs are there, some employers still tend to disregard these things, completely not knowing its effects on their business until its too late.

To help prevent the case of unmotivated employees, we created an infographic about a significant study as to why leaders need to promote employee motivation.

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The Importance of Employee Motivation

Increased productivity, high-quality output, and meeting the company’s goals can be achieved through an employee’s hard work. With enough motivation and satisfaction, the employees will surely work towards the company’s best interest.

To further understand how crucial is employee motivation for a business, here are some reasons why:

Motivated people are always in action.
A company equipped with skilled employees are lucky, but a business with motivated people are luckier. Encouraged employees are without a doubt, the most willing to walk an extra mile for the company, if necessary. They are most likely to do what needs to be done regardless if they have to spend additional time at work.

Visible improvement on overall performance.
Motivated employees visibly aim to provide the best work performance for the company. In most instances, they display their ability to produce high-quality output and the willingness to go the extra mile to do the job well.

Leads to a stable workforce.
A stable workforce is a crucial key to a company’s success. When employees are motivated, they remain loyal to the company as they feel needed and valued. This will lead to a stable workforce that will also serve as a good image for the company which can also attract more qualified talents.

Enumerated above are just a few reasons why we can say that employee motivation is more than just a feeling.  It is a driving force that encourages people to do the best kind of work for the company that they provide their services to. Moreover, the effect it gives to an individual can never be compared.

Takeaway

Company leaders should realise that motivating their employees are as important as growing their businesses. Why? It’s because the employees are those who will work with them to achieve success. Now, it is not too late for company leaders to start promoting employee motivation in their businesses.

Just like how we do it here in DBOS! The secret of our successful 4 years in the offshore staffing industry in the Philippines lies in the hands of our employees. And it is the exact same reason why we make sure that their needs are always fairly met. Above that, we also promote employee engagement and self-development to the best of our ability.

Want to be a part of our growing family? Check out our job opportunities today! 

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DBOS: Promoting Women Empowerment in the Workplace

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Many other companies have been improving their policies to encourage a better working place for their employees as well as promote women empowerment.

Back in the days, women employees were only assigned to a few specific roles in a company. But, as years passed, they were slowly given the chance for career advancement and break the stigma surrounding them.

Most career women nowadays play more executive roles. They were given a shot at enhancing their skills and learning new ones. They were also provided with a safe and accepting environment for them to work in.

And while all these things are the best things about empowering women at work, there are many other practices that could open up new horizons for them.

Ways to Promote Women Empowerment:

1. Encourage women to take risks 

It is a famous myth that women are born risk takers. As long as it shows even the littlest possibility at succeeding, they will surely grab it. In the long run, it could be great for companies to push their employees to take risks and succeed, as they could also benefit from it.

2. Challenge job stereotyping

It was a long time ago when women employees used to only get specific positions that they believed were made for women. However, women start to widen their perspectives and go out of their comfort zones. As a result, women nowadays also made a name for themselves in the IT industry and web development world.

3. Support women aspiring for leadership roles

It is highly-important for women to advance on their career ventures. Inspire and motivate them to progress on all levels, especially in male-dominated fields. Show them that while it is equally important to encourage men, women are also undeniably valuable to a company’s structure.

4. Give them learning and mentoring opportunities

Arrange workshops and training sessions that will teach them how to be better at what they do. Also, give them a chance to share their ideas and aspirations in their jobs. Most often than not, women are afraid to voice out their opinions because they’re afraid of failing. So given the opportunity to boost their confidence, women employees will also do well in mentoring new employees whilst continuously learning.

5. Promote work-life balance

Another important thing that most women employees strive to achieve is balancing their work and other responsibilities at home. If given the regular working schedule, then they can also pursue their hobbies and passion outside work. Mom employees will be able to spend time with their kids during the weekends and even travel with their family.

Just like how we do it in DBOS.

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Fig.1 – Shows that 55% of DBOS staff are female. Every 2 out 10 of our employees are moms, and 56% of our supervisors and managers are women.

DBOS gives importance and value to women employees as much as we equally do for all our staff. We encourage and support them for being remarkable leaders of their own teams. DBOS also strive to help them discover their utmost capabilities and show that there are limitless possibilities for them.

We here at DBOS strongly promotes women empowerment and highly encourages personal development.

Be a part of our growing family today! Visit us here for more information about our job openings.