Making the Most of Your Skills as a Leader: Conflict Management
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each […]
Managing Basketball Team Spirit in the Workplace
March marks the start of spring. It’s also jam-packed with basketball thanks to the NCAA Men and Women’s Division-I Basketball Tournament featuring dozens of college basketball teams competing for top bragging rights. While it’s a fun time of year for sports fans, some businesses are concerned that employees will be distracted by their game brackets […]
Flexible Work Hours, Location, and Shortened Work Week Top Requested Benefits That Most Companies Don’t Offer
Flexibility remains king for non-traditional benefits as American workers feel companies should offer employees more control over their work hours and location, but less than 50% of businesses do. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
The Results Are In: Biggest Time Drains at Your Job
Whether you work a traditional 9-5 in-office job or are 100% remote, there will always be distractions and obstacles that keep you from being fully productive. And while some obstacles are out of our control, like unnecessary meetings and incoming emails, others may be self-inflicted, like indecisiveness or disorganization. Last Month, we asked our readers […]
TED Talk: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success
Why do you play the game? To win. This innate drive to win is ingrained in the psyche of most leaders. But does winning actually equate to success? UCLA championship-winning coach Valorie Kondos explains that the secret to her success has nothing to do with “winning.” Check out the video below to watch her inspiring […]
Leadership Lessons from College Coaches
This week, 64 college basketball teams from across North America will begin competing with a single goal in mind—to reach the panicle of college sports and raise the 2023 NCAA Tournament Championship trophy. While blue blood, behemoths like Kansas and Houston have their eyes set on claiming what each one-seed sees as their destiny, smaller […]
Leadership Quotes from Inspiring Women
This week, we celebrated International Women’s Day, and in the U.S., we celebrate the incredible history of trailblazing, inspirational women for Women’s History Month. From classic heroines like Joan of Arc to courageous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman to unyielding suffragists like Susan B. Anthony, history is anchored by powerful, inspiring women. Over the past few […]
Almost Half of U.S. Companies Can’t Fill Open Positions
Despite the optimistic hiring outlook for the next year, 91% of U.S. companies expect to face challenges, including 45% of hiring managers who say they have open positions they cannot fill. (more…)
Inspiring Others to Reach New Heights
Leaders across industries have a unique opportunity to not just focus on productivity and overall workforce management, but they have a chance to truly inspire their teams to be the best versions of themselves. And while the age-old saying of “waiting for inspiration to strike” may be the way many view inspiring others; it may […]
Question of the Month: Would You Support a 4-Day Workweek?
Over the past few years, the workforce as changed drastically. While some embraced remote work and flexible hours, others have considered other options to remain competitive during a tight labor market. In this month’s question, we’d like to know if you or your company would support a 4-day workweek. Let us know by voting in […]