Hybrid work environments are becoming more and more popular. As businesses look to the future of work, some of them need a more integrated option that’s a hybrid of regular on-site workers and fully remote staff. Depending on the business and your role within it, a hybrid work solution could … Click to continue reading
Businesses are often focused on the bottom line, which is important, but in the process can forget about the things that help them get the most out of their employees without abusing them or taking advantage of them. If that’s you, here’s an important bit of information, employees who are … Click to continue reading
Last month, I was invited to speak to a group of European leaders about leadership competency and vulnerability. As part of the discussion, I shared a story about some recent decisions returning Disney CEO Bob Iger has made and what we can learn from them in terms of how leaders … Click to continue reading
Around 69% of employees will work harder if their efforts are better appreciated, according to TinyPulse. To boost company loyalty and morale, many companies turn to corporate giveaways, often without considering what gifts will resonate with their recipients. Common giveaways like mugs, pens, and calendars are an easy way to … Click to continue reading
Project managers help get things done. They manage people and processes to complete big tasks that require multiple stakeholders across more than one department. Whether it’s a branding project or a software transition, these are best done with a project manager taking the lead. Nowadays there are more options than … Click to continue reading
Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today’s workplaces. And yet, despite the wellness economy being estimated to have a value of over $4 trillion, little if any traction is being made on resolving this mental and physical health crisis. Thankfully, it’s not all … Click to continue reading
Project management is an important skill for government contractors to master. With so much to consider when preparing for new projects, having the right project management tips is key. To ensure success during your project, you need to manage it in a structured and organized way, focusing on meeting the … Click to continue reading
This piece was originally published on Inc.com, and is co-written with Patrick Flesner. Over the past two years, we’ve noticed a common thread underlying our conversations with startup founders, entrepreneurs, middle-level managers, and C-Level executives. We couldn’t help but note the sense of self-doubt these leaders have expressed about their … Click to continue reading
It seems like every day there’s another news report of yet another company mandating employees return to their office, another report of new findings about the consequences of rising employee anxiety and burnout, and more reports warning about the ever impending arrival of another economic downturn. Against that backdrop, I … Click to continue reading
Boosting employee engagement within your organization is easier said than done, but any step in the right direction is sure to have a positive impact. The question you need to address is how to best improve employee engagement. Once you have a strategy, you can then carry it out with … Click to continue reading
Navigating change is a reality every leader has to face, and yet despite this truth, 70% of change initiatives end in failure. While we might think this high failure rate reflects a technical deficiency in leaders, Erika Andersen, my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, makes … Click to continue reading
As a business leader, creating a company culture that supports the diversity and uniqueness of your workforce is essential to success. When team members work in an environment that prioritizes their values and needs, it reinforces their performance and loyalty. Although ethnicity, religion, age, and gender are essential components of … Click to continue reading