Did your office make Forbes’ 100 Best Companies to Work For? If not, don’t despair! Yours can still be a great place to work, even without a fancy title or a massive budget. What separates the good from the great? Let’s take a look at some definitive ways to become an employer of choice –…
Read More“Millennials are narcissistic and entitled.” “Boomers are on their way out.” “Gen X has no vision.” Heard comments like these before? They’re based on dangerous stereotypes – and when managers operate with this kind of mindset, it can limit productivity, teamwork and organizational success. The truth is, each generation brings unique talents, perspectives, and skill…
Read MoreThink “gratitude” is one of those overrated constructs that doesn’t really matter much in the workplace? We get it! Most of us have been conditioned to believe that “nice people finish last,” so it’s not surprising that gratitude isn’t more highly valued in the world of work. But we’ve also found some interesting data that…
Read MoreWant to boost employees’ productivity? Help them “feed their brains!” Nutrition advice is everywhere. But quite honestly, your employees may not know how to make sense of complex (and sometimes conflicting) recommendations for a healthy diet. Furthermore, it can be tough for your team to prepare productivity-boosting foods under time crunches and financial constraints. So…
Read MoreHere we go again. Just a few years ago, HR and business leaders were challenged with creating effective BYOD policies to leverage the power and workplace flexibility that mobile technologies afford. Now, it’s wearable technology’s turn to change the game. Whether it’s the Apple Watch, Google Glass or a Fitbit, more and more of your…
Read MoreWords with Friends? Pinterest? Candy Crush? They sure are fun, but they’ll do little to improve your – or your team’s – productivity. Thankfully, there are a ton of apps that can! Check out these top Android and iOS apps, specifically designed to boost personal and workplace productivity. And then get ready to make some…
Read MoreLooking for your next job? Want to move ahead in your career? Then you better be careful what you Tweet. Need convincing? 93% of recruiters check candidates’ social media accounts pre-interview.1 43% of employers said they found something on social media that made them “deep-six” a candidate.2 Search the internet. You’ll find hundreds of nationally…
Read MoreDreading that job fair? We get it. A job fair is uncomfortable, stressful and a lot of hard work. But if you leverage it correctly, a career fair can help you broaden your network and may even lead to job interviews. So don’t dread that job fair; embrace it – and prepare to succeed. Before…
Read More10,000 hours? That’s nearly five years of work! Few of us have that much time to devote to mastering a new skill. Still, continuing to educate yourself is essential to advancing your career and staying relevant. No matter what industry you’re in, technology is rapidly evolving. The rate of change is increasing. The value of…
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner. And you know what that means… Vacations. Kids are out of school and July is typically the peak month for family travel. Unplanned absences. Mysterious, spontaneous employee “illnesses” increase during the summer months. (In other words, employees are likely to take impromptu “mental health” days.) Surges in business. For…
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