My objective has been clear for many years now: Convince my bosses to let us have an office pet. Why? Pets provide opportunities for connection, calm, and collaboration in the…
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This year has been daunting. The pandemic has taken loved ones and friends too soon, many workers have lost jobs, and employees now spend workdays social distancing from each other….
One of the biggest outcomes of the global coronavirus pandemic was the shift to a remote workforce. While the initial change was unexpected, many employers have found that their workforce…
Just like dating, recruiting isn’t as simple as it used to be. A multitude of websites and social media have changed the game when searching for great talent in a…
When a company is ready to hire someone new, there are all sorts of questions. Where to begin and what to do? Searching, connecting, interviewing, and finding the “one”. Job…
You have probably heard the word “culture” thrown around in the workplace, but what does it mean? Culture is the combination of a company’s values, beliefs, expectations, ethics, and goals…
Summer is fast approaching, which means that employees are putting in their paid time off (PTO) requests. Or, at least you should be encouraging them to take some time off….
A recent Wall Street Journal piece discussed new research on employees who embrace negative feedback. The article notes that “people who thrive on feedback tend to be strivers who believe…
Employee theft constantly plagues business owners and their leadership teams. Most employers invest time and money in hiring workers whom they hope won’t violate policy and commit dishonest acts. In…
Letting an employee go can be one of the most difficult aspects of being an employer. Whether it’s laying off a long-term employee or firing of a nuisance worker, handling…
