The odds are good that there’s a millennial sitting or standing at a desk near you right now. Or maybe you are one yourself. That’s because millennials are the largest generation currently active in the workforce. We focused our latest research on understanding how millennials feel about their school-to-work transition and career prospects as well […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: 8 Scientific Facts That Will Completely Change How You Work
{from The Muse online} There’s a lot of career advice out there, so you may be wondering: Is all of this stuff just anecdotal, or is there some cold, hard, Bill Nye-approved science out there to back any of this up? Lucky for you, we’ve scoured the internet for scientific facts about the workplace that […]
TIP TUESDAY: A New Employee’s First Day
An effective onboarding process ensures that new hires will feel welcome and prepared to take on their job, and understand the requirements of the position and performance expectations. Successful onboarding will also contribute to the likelihood that your new employee will become a long-time employee! The checklist below can help you outline your employee onboarding […]
TIP TUESDAY: 8 Phrases a Great Boss Tells/Asks Employees
{excerpted from The Ladders online newsletter} Communication can play a large role in determining your effectiveness and success as a leader. How you communicate with your employees can either show them they are valued or make them feel disposable. Great bosses find themselves using the following positive reinforcements, questions, and statements of gratitude on a […]
TIP TUESDAY: Six Summertime Survival Tips for Work-at-Home Parents
Summer is a difficult seasons for entrepreneurs. Juggling work with kids who need extra attention and outside playtime can make for some stressful days. You want to have fun, but you also know that the demands of business require your attention. Here are a few tips that will help you and the kids get happily […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: 8 Truths About Workplace Productivity That Change Everything
{by Steven Lerner, aplus.com} If you’re reading this article during work, then you are probably contributing to your job’s workplace productivity deficiency. It is estimated that U.S. employers lose $1.8 trillion annually due to productivity issues. But recognizing, and making seemingly small changes such as the following can add up to major time savers. […]
TIP TUESDAY: 40 Common Time Wasting Activities & How to Resolve Them
{from Business Know-How online} Start Managing Your Time Now Don’t wait another day to start solving your time management problem. The longer you wait, the further behind you’ll fall behind; the further you fall behind, the more stressful your situation will become. Here are 40 time-wasting activities common to most employees; how many do you […]
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