The past couple of years have seen a tremendous number of changes in the workplace, brought on in no small part by the pandemic. Tens of millions of employees began working from home and “The Great Resignation” began, which saw tend of millions of employees quitting their jobs, either to strike out on their own […]
Category: Leadership
Saying Goodbye To Interns
You may have interns working for you this Summer, or maybe you already have interns working for you now. If so, we’ve written some quick tips on how to say goodbye to your interns. If your business relies heavily on interns, or if you plan on starting, it pays to give some thought to what […]
Six Journals and Notebooks to Improve your Leadership Ability And Your Life
These days, since almost everyone has a smart device of one sort or another, writing things down with a pen in a notebook has fallen out of fashion. That’s a pity because taking the time to actually write something down, Old School, can help you solidify and clarify your thoughts in ways that simply making […]
Professional Development Strategies For This Year
If you’re like most people, you probably made at least a few New Year’s Resolutions as 2020 was coming to a close. Unfortunately, most people’s New Year’s Resolutions don’t make it very far out the gate. They wind up being abandoned just a few days into the new year. If one of your resolutions focused […]
Leadership During The Covid-19 Era
By this point, most people have reached more or less the same conclusion. In the short run, Covid-19 isn’t going anywhere and it’s certainly not going to go away. Worse, even if the most optimistic vaccine projections are true, the simple truth is that the pandemic is almost certain to have long-lasting effects on how […]
The Importance of Recognition in the Workplace and the Manager’s Role
Here are some statistics that may surprise you. Nearly half of all managers say their own anxiety increases when they have to give negative feedback to an employee that reports to them, which causes them to either delay giving the feedback, or simply not give it at all. On top of that, fully 40% of […]
HR Trends for The Next Decade
For decades, HR employees have been seen as diligent paper pushers. Business owners tended to view them as that quiet group in the back who reviewed resumes and scolded people when they broke the rules. Times, as they say, they are a’changing, and HR is growing up. Now, they’re much more people focused than paper […]
Inspire Your Employees To Care More In 2020
Multiple studies have shown that something as simple as placing motivational artwork on the walls of your office can have a lasting impact on both employee morale and productivity. If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective way to enhance your company’s bottom line in 2020, adding some motivational artwork to your office should be on […]
How to Follow Through on Your New Year’s Resolution of Being a Better Boss
Resolving to be a better boss is a good start, but following through on being the best manager possible is no easy feat. Here are a few ways you can offer more to your employees while motivating them to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. 6 Ways to Be A Better Boss 1. […]
Distinctive Gift Ideas For Your Boss
Do you have a great boss? Are you looking for a gift that will express your appreciation for leadership and guidance? If so, then you’re in luck. Although the majority of the products we carry are geared toward rewarding and recognizing employees, we have a number of fantastic options for bosses too who need to […]