People aren’t getting enough sleep these days. The National Sleep Foundation says that the typical working adult aged 26-64 needs at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but most people get far less shut-eye, whether because of an early commute or staying up late to get personal tasks done before bed. While…
By Jillian Phipps If employers want to maximize their possibility of hiring Millennial interns and employees, then businesses will need to create the kind of workplace that Millennials want to come to.
Work burnout happens to the best of us. It doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change jobs or careers. Try one of these tips next time you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked.
Job hopping may seem like it’s on trend, but sticking with a company for longer provides greater benefits.
As our world spins ever faster with more information to absorb, more responsibilities to manage, and less time for it all, it is quite clear there are unlimited possibilities for miscommunication and misunderstanding that can undermine success at all levels. The importance of rules of engagement Consider the virtual team who is suffering from increasing…
By Elsbeth McSorley If you’re a manager, it’s important to ensure that your employees are happy, motivated and engaged as much as possible. If you have very low turnover on your team, you’re probably a successful manager. Most likely you’re positive, authentic, honest, encouraging and supportive of your team. The best managers support and develop…
By Matt Poepsel, PhD We managers often face many challenges, and when working with individuals on our team, it’s not uncommon for us to become exasperated when we don’t get the results we were expecting. Frustrated, we wonder what the heck is going on, and we may even second-guess the skills or dedication of our staff…
’Tis the season for reflecting on the goodness in our lives and giving thanks. For most of us, our thoughts usually tend toward loved ones and positive developments in our personal lives. But what about that place where we spend the majority of our waking hours? Yes, paychecks are nice, but let’s dig deeper. When…