Hiring a new employee can feel like you’re taking a risk, and it is understandable to have a bit of anxiety around hiring. As anyone who has made a bad hire can tell you, it isn’t a pleasant experience to go through, and you’ll want to do everything you can to...
We’re still in the middle of The Great Resignation and it has been a tough run for employers trying to decrease attrition while dealing with a myriad of other obstacles. Many companies are trying to figure out what they can do to help keep their top performers. ...
This last year continued to be a challenging year for many businesses and business owners. While we certainly hope and are cautiously optimistic that 2022 will be a better year, there are some proactive steps we can take to try to better ourselves and our businesses....
Corporate policies, mission, hiring practices and company culture have an impact on whether an organization is diverse and inclusive. However, inclusion goes beyond what the company does and also includes how the people within the organization treat one another. You...
It is natural for leaders to gravitate toward where they feel they are most needed. During times of great turnover it can seem like there is a constant need to focus on backfilling the empty slots on the team and prioritizing that above all else. We are in the middle...
How much do you really know about the work that your team does every day? According to a recent Harvard Business Review research study, most managers aren’t very in touch with the work their team does. When managers were asked about their teams’ work, on average they...
Having motivated and performing teams relies on your employee’s psychological needs being met within their work and environment. Decades of research has shown us that the self-determination theory can help businesses explain and identify opportunities to improve...
Sometimes there just isn’t enough coffee in the world to give you the energy you need during the workday. An occasional slump is to be expected, but many people are getting into a pattern of being constantly exhausted at work. Difficulty waking up, putting in long...
Leaders can fall into a trap of thinking that being a good leader means having all the answers, and that not knowing everything is a weakness that should be hidden. Being a good leader means being able to connect with, guide and inspire your team. It is okay to not...
High C employees like to affiliate with co-workers. When asked why, they often say that they spend as much time with co-workers as they do with their family members – shouldn’t I try to get to know my co-workers better? That can be difficult when many workplaces are...