Black History Month: Lessons from Great Leaders
In February, North America and other countries celebrate the many accomplishments, innovations, and cultural triumphs of Black individuals during Black History Month. Though there were several precursors, Black History month was officially recognized during the U.S. bicentennial of 1976 by President Gerald Ford who urged everyone to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected […]
Infographic: 8 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
A productive workforce starts with having a team of highly engaged, passionate employees. Not only does high engagement raise productivity, but it also results in lower turnover, higher profitability, and lower absenteeism. In their infographic, Webpage FX explains the benefits of raising employee engagement and eight tips to help increase it. Check it out below! […]
Question of the Month: What Are the 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-caused, like indecisiveness or disorganization. We want to know what the […]
Quick Tips to Stay on Top of New Year’s Resolutions
At the start of the new year, millions of people resolve to better themselves, become more marketable in their field, and finally achieve goals they’ve been putting on hold for years. But just because they’ve decided what they want to do or be in the new year, doesn’t mean the end goal will be easy […]
Offering Semi-Retirement to Workers Could Slow Turnover
With employee turnover showing no signs of slowing down, offering older workers a chance to delay full retirement may help slow the exodus—even if only momentarily, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Retiring employees are expected to account for 28% of turnover in 2023, with U.S. hiring managers […]
How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Virtual Interviews
We live in a post-pandemic world, and job seekers have had to adapt to a new way of job searching, including how they prepare for and participate in interviews. Since the pandemic, many companies have used virtual interviews, and Teams and Zoom interviews appear to be here to stay. According to a recent survey of employers by […]
The Results Are In: Business Performance Predictions for 2023
After the ups and downs of 2020 and 2021, this past year has had challenges of its own. But with a new year comes new opportunities and expectations. In December, we asked our readers to let us know what their business performance predictions are for 2023. The results may surprise you. With 59%, the top […]
Ted Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation
Leading a productive team involves not only engaging and retaining employees, but it also requires a strong leadership skill: the ability to motivate others. In his Ted Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation,” career analyst Dan Pink explains that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as business leaders think. Check out the video below to learn […]
Leadership Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Refresh Leadership examines one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Born in Atlanta, GA, King was one of the major faces of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. This minister turned movement leader was a key figure in helping pass the […]
88% of Hiring Managers Would Consider Firing Workers for Content in Personal Social Media Posts
Personal social media posts are not off limits to employment determinations as 88% of U.S. hiring managers say they would consider firing employees for content found in workers’ posts, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)