Never has there been a time when such a high volume of people are using technology to work remotely. Although many of you have worked at home at least part of the time, for some people, this may be their first experience working remotely.
For most of us, the coronavirus pandemic is the most drastic situation we have ever experienced in our lifetime. It has affected every facet of our lives whether you are young or old, rich or poor. This virus has forced us to go through stages of grief over loss of our normal life – our routines, finances, work and our general feeling of well-being.
If you are managing a workforce that is made up of volunteers, you may think that everyone you work with will be caring, honest people that want to donate their time and talent to help the community and your organization. Although this is going to be true a lot of the time, you cannot assume it is always the case.
In an ideal world, common sense would allow everyone the ability to see reality and reach an accurate conclusion that would be clear to everyone quickly. What a time saver that would be! Do you wish all your employees or co-workers had common sense? Most people think of common sense as sound judgment that is gained from
Most employees spend 10 or more hours per month whining, complaining, or listening to others complain, about their bosses or the upper management in their company. And if you count the whining they do about their peers or direct reports, it’s even more.
Whether you are just starting out or have many years of experience, you may have a common misconception about how your career will progress. Do you expect your managers or supervisor at your company to have your success at the top of their agenda? Although there are some great managers out there who work at…
When forming a team for your project, it’s important to remember that not everyone on the team is a clone of you. Each one is unique and has their own talents, skills and the way they communicate best. You can use that fact to your advantage
You may have a few ideas for personal New Year’s resolutions, but have you started thinking about a business resolution list? A good place to start on your list is to review your company’s goals. Most of those goals depend on your workforce being up to the task.
Holiday traditions are a wonderful way to bring family and friends together, but holiday safety needs to be at the top of your list. Especially for anyone who lives in dry climates, fire is one of the primary risks
Workplace zombies are employees that are walking through their day with low productivity and little to no engagement. They are doing as little as possible to get their paycheck and not get fired. They provide poor customer service, create attendance problems, cause high turnover,