Team Building: How to Create a Dynamic and Successful Work Environment

Team building is a critical part of creating a dynamic and successful work environment. Some people believe that the process of team building is solely the responsibility of managers, but all employees play an important role in this process. This post will discuss how you can help to create a dynamic and successful work environment through your everyday actions.

##Summary

The goal of team building is to establish a cohesive unit that thrives in the workplace because it has strong relationships with its members and fosters teamwork. This post will cover three strategies for developing better teamwork between employees: strengthening relationships with colleagues, fostering teamwork through training, and eliminating negative attitudes towards your job.

##Strengthening Relationships with Coworkers

In order for your colleagues to work better together, it is important for them to get to know one another. This can be achieved by adding team-building activities to your weekly schedule that allow you and your coworkers to interact in a social setting outside of the office. One simple way of doing this is through a company happy hour event once a week after work. This will allow employees to have fun while getting to know and trust one another more because they are off the clock and in a less formal setting. In addition to company happy hours, it is also important to establish a regular place for your coworkers to meet. Some options are going for a jog together, playing sports with one another, or even taking a trip together outside of the workplace.

##Fostering Teamwork through Training

It is important that you and your coworkers know each others' strengths and weaknesses so they can be used appropriately in their respective roles. This can be accomplished by having weekly meetings where the entire team participates in sharing their strengths and weaknesses through brief presentations or discussions. You can also give small team-building activities that allow you to use your strengths when setting up meetings with customers and clients. For example, when attending a meeting with a potential customer, you can be put in charge of researching the company and preparing an introductory presentation that your coworkers will give to the client.

##Eliminating Negative Attitudes towards Your Job

One of the biggest components of creating a dynamic and successful team environment is getting rid of the negative attitudes that are present in your work environment. Employees who are negative about their jobs will not be productive and they will also spread their negativity to other people. In order to eliminate this problem, employees should be taught that life outside of work is separate from life at work. This means that they should have personal interests outside of their jobs, but they also need to understand that their jobs are still important in their overall lives.

##Conclusion

Every day, you can use small tactics to improve your team environment. This will not only help you better work together with the people you work with, but it will also help to increase productivity and make your workplace a happier place.

Title:Leverage Your Hiring Ability: How to Use Social Media for Job Search Marketing [ARTICLE START]

This article outlines how social media is being used as a job search tool by companies looking for new employees. In addition, the article covers how to conduct a social media job search by using online tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

##Summary

In today's job market there are many qualified applicants for every type of job. One way to stand out from the crowd is to use social media as a means of promoting your qualifications to prospective employers. The goal of this article is to show you how you can increase your chances of being hired by using online networking tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

##How Social Networking Can Help Increase Job Search Marketing Results

According to a recent Rasmussen report (http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/employment/general_jobs/september_2011/57_want_employers_to_use_social_media), 57% of job seekers want their potential employers to use social media, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter when they are seeking new employees. Having a strong presence on these networking sites can be a valuable tool as you search for your next job.

LinkedIn: According to the statistics compiled by Radicati (http://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/linkedin-report-2010-final1.pdf), 64% of the workforce are on LinkedIn, which is more than any other social network. As of 2011, there were 75 million registered users who have created more than ten million business profiles.

Facebook: The statistics compiled by Radicati (linked above) also reveal that 47% of the workforce are active on Facebook and the number is growing significantly. According to Mashable (http://mashable.com/2010/06/15/facebook/) over 25 percent of Facebook users have their own profile and this number will only continue to rise.

Twitter: According to LinkedIn's statistics, as many as 73% of employees are using Twitter under some form while 55% regularly follow colleagues or professionals they follow using Twitter. According to a study by socialmedia.org (http://www.socialmedia.org/resources/studies/2009-twitter-and-sales), 76% of marketers are examining Twitter to uncover new leads, customers and opportunities.

##What Can You Do To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Hired

All employers should consider using social network tools, such as LinkedIn and Twitter, to attract candidates during the job search process. According to a study by CareerBuilder (http://www.careerbuilder.com/common/content_pages/site_main_page_us/common/content_pages/site_us_content/_main_page.jsp?siteId=CRB&filterID=news), receiving hundreds of resumes is a normal part of the hiring process. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter can be used to reduce the number of resumes you receive by attracting qualified candidates who are already interested in your company and the available job positions.

To apply on LinkedIn you must have a professional profile and if possible connect with people who work at companies you would like to work for. After you've done this, visit your company's career page and complete an application by uploading your resume and linking to your profile. You should also connect with people in these companies who can become references. By connecting with these individuals, their LinkedIn recommendations will appear on your profile when you apply for a job.

To apply on Facebook you must be in touch with potential employers and have them send you a direct message or add you as a friend. If they accept your request or send you an invitation to be added, click "Add As Friend" to create a connection. Once they approve the friend request, they will receive an update informing them of your application and the employer will view your profiles once the request is accepted.

To apply on Twitter you must follow the companies you want to work for and interact with the people who work there.

Conclusion:

Social Networking is a valuable tool for those who want to be successful in their job search. By using the three major social media sites, you can significantly reduce your chances of getting stuck in resume spam filters, increase your chances of being found by qualified candidates and increase your chances of being hired.

Title:Top Performing Practices for eLearning [ARTICLE START]

This article outlines effective eLearning practices that can help companies deliver high quality, engaging eLearning programs to their employees.

##Introduction

The following article will discuss what the top performing practices are and reveal their potential benefits.