One of the biggest obstacles to organizational productivity is not effectively managing our time. From unrealistic deadline expectations to not prioritizing work, how we work can be just as important as what we work on. And as the age-old saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This infographic created by CoachTrainer.org […]
In December, we polled our readers about their business performance predictions for the new year, and after two years of ups and downs, the results show an overall optimistic outlook for 2022. The top response was “moderate growth” with 61% of the votes followed by “growth will be flat” in second with 18%, and “exponential […]
A Motivational Message from Leadership Expert Jim Stovall The time in which we live will forever be known as the information age. Our society has gone through an agricultural age, an industrial age, and a space age, among many others. But the element that has grown and expanded more than any other in recent years […]
As baby boomers continue to reach retirement age, two-thirds (67%) say their company is well prepared to handle their departure. However, less than half of these employees (48%) report their company has an adequate successor in place when the time comes. One way to help ease this transition is for companies to offer “semi-retirement” to […]
One of the most celebrated thought leaders of the 20th century was the seldom ostentatious, but always zealous Maya Angelou. Growing up during racial segregation, Angelou dedicated her life to the art of poetry, the power of memoirs, and fighting for racial equality. Best known for her seven autobiographies, including the celebrated and acclaimed I […]
In addition to temporary, or contract jobs, Express Employment Professionals also specializes in Direct Hire placements, where talent goes to work directly for an Express client company. This short video takes you through the steps and shows you what to expect with an Express direct hire placement. (more…)
One of the most common activities to help ring in the new year is making resolutions. From reading more to learning a new hobby to investing in professional development, resolutions can span the full gamut. So as we close the books on 2021 and welcome in the new year, we want to know what type […]
With the new year right around the corner, it’s time to look back at the top posts of 2021. From the Enneagram of Personality to building a successful onboarding program to managing a hybrid workplace, this past year offered a wide range of topics and content. So, before we close the books on 2021, check […]
Looking back over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, company experiences varied widely across the United States with 32% saying they struggled quite a bit. However, 62% of businesses predict operations will return to pre-pandemic levels going into the next quarter with another 27% believing this will happen further into 2022, according to a […]
As 2021 comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to what the new year holds for businesses. Since March 2020, the way we create goals and set expectations for the future may have changed; however, 2022 is bound to bring welcomed changed and growth. (more…)
