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3 Ways to Attract the Right Talent for Your Culture
For successful businesses to maintain a competitive advantage in their market, it’s imperative to cultivate a strong and vibrant culture. A company culture is composed of the shared values and behaviors that comprise the unique social environment of a business. From a more laid-back, remote workforce to a classic suit-and-tie, 8-to-5 setting, a culture not […]
TED Talk: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
Through her years of research, Dr. Amy Cuddy has unlocked the power of prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of trustworthiness and strength, and the ways in which people can affect their own thoughts, feelings, performance, and psychological and physical well-being. In her TED Talk, “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” […]
Avoiding Burnout: A Healthy Personal Life Can Ensure Emotional Longevity at Work
Sometimes our home lives can be at odds with our work lives. And, though it may seem no matter how hard we try, the stress and struggles of daily life can still seep into the office and affect our work. According to a study by Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, 47% of workers say problems and […]
Office Wellness: Quick Tips to Stay Healthy in the Workplace
A healthy body and mind is an important part of a productive workday. But for most of us, our weekdays consist of sitting at a desk for roughly 40 hours a week – typically with poor posture. Because of our sedentary ways, it seems impossible to achieve our health and fitness goals. You don’t have […]
5 Ways Great Companies Build Customer Loyalty
One of the most powerful tools for building a successful business is a loyal customer base that freely advocates for the services or products you provide. Even the smallest businesses can become a giant when the word gets out that they’ll go the extra mile to build positive relationships with their customers. But that kind […]
Infographic: A Meeting Agenda that Actually Works
If you’ve been in the business world for any length of time, you’ve likely attended your fair share of meetings. And nothing is worse than showing up for a meeting only to veer off track and end up with nothing to show for the time you’ve spent. Check out this infographic created by The Business Backer, […]
Is Work-Related Stress Wearing You Down?
April is Stress Awareness Month. Here are a few facts about work-related stress and five quick tips on how to address it.
Productive Partnerships: 5 Quick Tips for Building Better Vendor Relationships
Often, a key factor of whether or not a project or strategic initiative is successful comes down to the type of relationship a company has with its vendors. Studies show that healthy vendor relationships can significantly impact the bottom line. In Planning Perspectives, Inc.’s 2018 North American Automotive OEM – Supplier Working Relations Index® Study, […]
Infographic: 6 Best Ways Leaders Can Inspire Their Teams
There’s a great quote from author and leadership expert John Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Essentially, to be an effective leader, you not only have to be technically proficient for the job, but you also need to be able to inspire your team to […]