Problem: Article: Set goals for how quickly employees should be able to complete their tasks, and offer incentives for meeting or exceeding those goals. This will help your employees understand what is expected of them, and it should encourage them to stay on task. Install software that will keep track of how much time your employees spend using apps and websites that aren't related to work. Monitor this usage to see if there are any areas where efficiency can be improved. Be transparent about the fact that you’re keeping track of what your employees do on their computers. This will likely boost their productivity and will promote an atmosphere of honesty in your workplace. Save money by automating whatever you can. For instance, if you’re still processing credit card payments by hand, you can save payroll hours by switching to a software like Quickbooks that will do it for you. You can save employees’ time and office space by automating onboarding paperwork. Have new clients fill out paperwork online instead of in the office.
Summary: Set expectations for when tasks should be completed. Measure your employee’s activity and productivity. Look for processes you can automate.

Problem: Article: Even if you want to enjoy the muffins warm, wait for a few minutes before taking them out of the muffin pan. Waiting for a bit helps the muffins to solidify and come out of the pan more easily. Use a knife to go around each muffin and the pan, then place the muffins on a cooling rack. If you used muffin wrappers, just lift each muffin out of the pan by the wrapper and place them on the cooling rack. If you want to eat your muffins while they’re warm, take the muffins off the cooling rack and enjoy. If you prefer room temperature muffins that are slightly firmer, wait until they have completely cooled and enjoy. To prevent the muffins from getting stale, store them in Tupperware or another airtight container.
Summary: Wait for the muffins to cool. Place the muffin on a cooling rack. Serve the muffins. Store uneaten muffins in a closed container.

Problem: Article: One of the first steps in evaluating disgruntled employees is to review their performance. By reviewing their performance, you’ll be able to get an idea of how successful (and well-adjusted) they are in your organization.  Pull employee performance evaluations to see how you (or other supervisors) have evaluated them in the past. Look at any data that indicates how well an employee is performing their job. Watch for signs that other employees aren't handling their workload, and instead they're picking on the unhappy employees or they aren't including the employees in question in team-building or planning exercises. To help discouraged employees, you will need to know how to tell when they're unhappy. Look for employees that seem overwhelmed, complain about jobs or deadlines, or are reclusive and don't interact with fellow staff. Other signs include anger, tardiness, absences, poor production, and issues with other employees. These could all be signs that they're unhappy at work. To do this, make sure to:  Pay attention to your employees’ demeanor. Watching their demeanor will give you a great idea of whether or not they are happy or disgruntled. Make sure to continually monitor your employees’ efficiency. Very often, efficient employees are well-adjusted and happy. Talk to all of your employees weekly. By staying in touch with your employees on a weekly basis, you’ll know their status, efficiency, and whether or not they are happy and well-adjusted in your organization.  Spend a little time observing how the employees in question behave around other employees. In addition, try to get a feeling for how other employees interact with and treat the employees in question. Observing such interactions will give you a lot more information about the employees' performance and their problems. Get an idea of whether other employees are taking on extra work because the employees in question do not manage their work effectively. After reviewing their performance evaluations, you need to talk to their supervisors to gather more information. By talking to supervisors, you’ll discover a variety of things about their attitude and behavior at work. Make sure to limit this information to members of the management team. Never discuss this information with the employee’s peers.   Schedule a meeting with supervisors. Ask them what they think is going on with any disgruntled employees. Try to find out how the disgruntled employees interact with other workers. Ask questions that will provide objective information about the employee. For example, you could ask about how often the employee is late to work, how many times they have missed a deadline, etc.
Summary: Review your employees' performance evaluations and similar metrics. Recognize the signs of employee distress. Talk to employees' supervisors.

Problem: Article: There are many ways that you can make a difference in your community, but don't forget that this is a global issue. Take some time to look for organizations whose mission you agree with before supporting them.  You can start with a simple Google search. Read the “About” section on websites, and take a look at what the organization stands for. Maybe you've heard about the Time's Up movement. Check out their website to see exactly how their legal defense fund will help people dealing with sexual harassment, abuse, or inequality in the workplace.  You can broaden your search to look for organizations that work on more specific issues. You could look for an organization that helps victims of domestic violence, for example. Once you’ve found an organization you’d like to support, you can make a difference by donating money. You can make a one time donation or set up a recurring option.  For example, if you are interested in supporting women’s healthcare, make a donation to Planned Parenthood. You can simply click on the "Donate" button on their website. Your monetary donation will help ensure that women can receive affordable health care for things like pap smears and breast exams. If you can’t afford to give money, give your time. Contact the organization and ask how you can volunteer. There are many ways to raise money. You could collect donations and organize a silent auction, or you could try posting about an organization on social media. Raising funds will allow you to donate more money so that the organization you've chosen can continue it's work. It will also help bring more awareness to the cause. Try making a post on social media saying, “To celebrate my birthday this year, I’d love it if my friends and family can support the cause that is important to me.” Add a link where they can simply click to donate.
Summary:
Research different organizations that focus on supporting gender equality. Donate money to a cause by making an online donation or writing a check. Raise money for an organization by fundraising.