Keys to a Successful Internship Program
Internships can be a valuable experience for an intern and the organization they serve, but as an employer, you have to play your cards right. Developing interns is crucial, as it not only serves as a springboard for them into the workforce, but it creates an opportunity for them to become a valuable asset to […]
Good Reads for Business Owners
As a business owner, you have a busy life to say the least. The idea of picking up a book may not fit into your day, but there are many about business that can be immensely beneficial. Here are five books offering good reads to help you become a savvier business owner. 1. Traction: Get […]
How to Teach Your Employees the Value of Networking
Many people use networking to further their careers and enhance industry knowledge. However, in most cases, this networking is done externally and in secret. Interestingly, people can find networking within their own organizations to be just as, or even more fruitful for their professional development. When your employees learn how to reach out and connect […]
Don’t Rush Solutions When Problem-Solving
When an employee has an issue that’s business-related or personal, managers and employers can rapidly switch into problem-solving mode. Though well-intentioned, rushing a solution can actually exacerbate the problem, especially if it’s attempted without the employee’s input or buy-in. Solutions are best discovered using critical thinking, which involves analyzing facts to understand a problem or […]
Make Meetings Shorter and More Purposeful
Ah, unnecessary meetings, the bane of many an employee’s existence. It’s interesting that the meetings you hold to improve productivity and efficiency could be the very thing that is slowing you down. While meetings are an excellent way to improve communication and help ensure everyone is on the same page, when they run too long, […]
What is Micro-Managing?
No one likes having someone looking over their shoulder, especially at the workplace One of the biggest challenges for business owners and managers is trusting that your team will deliver their work to the quality expected–this is magnified during COVID, as many employees are working remotely. This can lead to issues when you feel it […]
How to Manage Winter Work-From-Home Blues
The holiday season and winter blues have always had an interesting relationship in that they coincide while representing two completely different emotions–joy and sadness. For the record, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as Seasonal Depression, is real. It’s recognized as a clinical disorder that occurs during winter as the weather turns cold and the […]
How to Increase Workplace Diversity
Creating a diverse workplace provides a workforce that brings more innovation, thought leadership, and improved customer insights to any business. Diversity today is not only about race, but is far more inclusive embracing different cultures, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. This offers new perspectives that help companies find opportunities to create improved products and services. […]
Why Employers Need to Talk About Mental Health in the Workplace
Last year, The Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that 61% of workers said their productivity was affected by their mental health, and 30% noted that their work environment contributed to their symptoms. You can bet more people are struggling with mental health challenges during the pandemic. Unfortunately, many people live in the shadows […]
How Do Deal With Election Results And Political Conversations In The Workplace
They say the three things you should never discuss in public are religion, politics, and money. These days, it’s pretty hard not to, considering we’re in an election year, and these three topics are often intertwined. We’re going to focus on politics. We just concluded a gruelling election season that some can argue has created […]