“Giving Tuesday” an Opportunity for Businesses to Make a Lasting Community Impact
As businesses enter a season usually filled with in-person holiday parties and an abundance of team-building volunteer opportunities, COVID-19 has changed the way companies give back this year in a time when the need is great. (more…)
Prioritizing Your Mental Health This Winter
According to the CDC, in the second quarter of 2020, “the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder was approximately three times those reported in the second quarter of 2019 (25.5% versus 8.1%), and prevalence of depressive disorder was approximately four times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.” (more…)
TED Talk: 3 Ways to Measure Your Adaptability and How to Improve It
Through intelligence measures like IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence), we’re able to quantify the leader’s capacity to connect with others and lead from cognitive intelligence and business acumen. However, one venture investor believes it’s the AQ, or the “adaptability quotient,” that determines the capacity for overall success. Check out this recent TED Talk by venture investor […]
Give Thanks (Part 2): Best Way to Show Appreciation to Your Employees
North America has a long history of celebrating the importance of giving thanks, displaying gratitude, and showing appreciation to those around us. And as the season of giving draws near, the heart of the season is growing larger with each day. The art of this humble acknowledgment is the crux to many organizational cultures, so […]
16 Myers Briggs Leadership Types (Part 4)
As we learned in the Leadership by the Numbers series about the Enneagram types, each person’s unique personality traits help determine the type of leader they are prone to be. Another strong tool to use to uncover leadership tendencies and understanding strengths and weaknesses associated with personality traits is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. (more…)
Canada: COVID-19 Takes Toll on Hiring
Canadian hiring decision-makers say it is far more difficult (63%) than easy (37%) to recruit and fill positions at their company, adding the hiring process takes an average of 27 days to complete. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
48% of US Companies Have Difficulty Recruiting and Filling Open Jobs
U.S. hiring decision-makers are split on whether it is easy (52%) or difficult (48%) to recruit and fill positions at their company, adding the hiring process takes an average of 21 days to complete. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Give Thanks (Part 1): Best Way to Show Appreciation to Your Clients
North America has a long history of celebrating the importance of giving thanks, displaying gratitude, and showing appreciation to those around us. And as the season of giving draws near, the heart of the season is growing larger with each day. The art of this humble acknowledgment is the crux to many organizational cultures, so […]
Infographic: Benefits of Leadership Development
The development of leaders within a business is key to long-term success, as well as effective organizational succession. From improved leadership capacity to better achieved company goals, individuals who attend leadership development programs are overwhelmingly more successful in their careers. Check out this infographic from Harvard.edu to learn more about the benefits of leadership development! […]
The Eisenhower Matrix: Important vs. Urgent
Effective time allocation is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. However, when delegating tasks, it can be difficult to determine how much time is needed, as well as how much time should be warranted to ensure a high level of team productivity. To best understand what tasks to put at […]