While many leaders set a high importance on training employees, all too often their personal development takes a backseat. According to a Deloitte study, 86% of respondents said learning and development are important issues, yet only 10% say they are ready to address it. (more…)
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How to Better Use Your Influence Within Your Organization
Regardless of rank and tenure within a company, everyone has the ability to be influential. From helping encourage higher engagement to championing a new project, using your influence in your office can be the most important skill you bring to the workforce. (more…)
Do You Possess These Critical Leadership Skills?
Throughout your career, you most likely will face unplanned obstacles, as well as run-of-the-mill managerial setbacks. Depending on professional development, training, and experience, the mountains you face as a leader can be merely molehills. Specific skills, either innate or obtained, will help you cross over from average boss to successful leader. Check out these excerpts […]
On the Job Podcast S5:E7 – The Unlikely Journey of a Civic-Minded Tech Ninja
Check out the latest episode of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast! (more…)
Motivation in Motion: How to Fight Complacency in Your Organization
One of the biggest issues organizations face is complacency in the workplace. Whether due to bad leadership habits, the absence of competitive spirit, or a lack of goal-oriented productivity, complacency can cause turnover and cost your company money. The biggest cause of complacency is employee disengagement. (more…)
The Benefits of Remote Work
According to research from the Pew Research Center, the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only one-in-five employees reported working from home all or a majority of the time. As of October 2020, that number had jumped to 71%. Of that number, over 50% say they desire to continue working remotely […]
On the Job Podcast Season 5 Launched – Listen to the New Episode!
We’re excited to announce the season five launch of the On the Job Podcast with a brand-new episode! A lot can change in a year – especially the kind of year we’ve all had. This season, we’re shining a light on folks who have chosen unique career paths – by necessity or by choice. You’ll hear […]
Question of the Month: When Working From Home, Do You Work More or Less?
With more businesses opting to utilize a hybrid workforce with in-office and remote employees, the question remains which work scenario is more productive. While productivity isn’t always measured in hours worked, it can still be an indicator to analyze how productive work-from-home solutions can be. So we want to know, while working from home, do […]
Managing a Hybrid Workplace
The modern workplace is constantly changing. Year after year, we have seen companies introduce flexible work options, the four-day work week, telecommuting opportunities, and more. This past year, some businesses were forced to implement work-from-home options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With all these changes, the modern office looks nothing like past generations. To handle […]
Practical Tips for New Leaders: Recognition
This is a 12-part series. Successfully leading a team can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a professional’s career. However, addressing a diverse group effectively can be difficult for new leaders to adjust to. From open communication and recognition to delegation and empowerment to self-awareness and empathy, there are a plethora of leadership […]