As a growing number of businesses decide to allow employees to work from home to reduce large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across industries are tasked with the decision whether or not to follow suit. Understanding the pros and cons of telecommuting, flexible working spaces, and remote work is important before your company makes […]
Communication is key for organizations to flourish, and one way professionals achieve this is through meetings and conference calls. However, thanks to technology, the need to have reoccurring meetings may be a thing of the past. So, we want to know how many meetings you attend weekly and whether or not they could be replaced […]
As leaders experience success through the course of a career, it can become easy to develop a less-than-humble view of themselves. Financial firm Fundera explains that this is “a phenomenon known as ‘Hubris Syndrome.’ An oversized ego can cause you to make some serious leadership miscalculations, which could ultimately cost you your business.” Check out this […]
The employment landscape is constantly evolving, and with unemployment at a 50-year low and near historic lows in Canada, it can be drastically different for 2020 college graduates than it was for other generations. So we want to know how this year’s job market compares with when you first entered the workforce. Let us know […]
From coaching to pace-setting to commanding, there are several different ways to effectively lead a team. And while different scenarios call for different leadership techniques, it’s important to understand which type of leader you tend to be by default. Headway Capital explains that “everyone has their own built-in approach to leading others.” Check out this […]
Successful professionals come from all backgrounds and industries with ranging skillsets and strengths that companies desire. So it can be difficult to stand out in the crowd when searching for a job. However, sometimes it may seem like you’re the perfect fit for a position, but then are passed over for someone else seemingly for […]
Each year, millions of people around the world create goals for the new year to focus on growth and personal-development. But according to U.S. News and Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Developed by creative services company Pennington Creative, the infographic “New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep” explains the biggest obstacles […]
With record-low unemployment and strong business activity, 2019 has shaped out to be a banner year for businesses in North America. In December 2018, we asked readers about their business predictions for 2019. The vast majority (59%) of respondents said they expected to see “moderate growth,” while 25% said they will “remain steady, but unchanged.” […]
Experts in the Field See Need for Reform; One Problem a Strong Economy Hasn’t Solved After nine straight months of an unemployment rate below 4%, many assume that everyone who wants a job has one. But as Express Employment Professionals sees on a regular basis, there are still many Americans who would like to work but […]
From workspace clutter to job stress to temperature levels, there are a multitude of factors that can cause your team’s productivity levels to plateau. To ensure you’re able to overcome these factors and create a productive office, Dublin-based corporate psychology firm Davitt developed an infographic to show not only what a productive workplace should look […]
