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It looked bad for these 3 dreamers. But then…

August 10, 2022
Need a little inspiration after that last project flop? Read on.

‘What did I just say?’

August 3, 2022
We should always strive to improve our communication with others. But you’re not always responsible for what they take in or absorb.

5 easy ways to stretch your brain

August 3, 2022
“If you’re too right-brained,” says author and speaker Lee Silber, “you’re never getting anything done; you’re all over the place. If you’re too left, you’re too rigid. So, let’s put them together.” Here’s how to make sure your awesome halves stay sharp.

Some managers are the balloon, some are the hot air

July 29, 2022
A man in a hot air balloon, realizing he was lost, reduced altitude and spotted a woman on the ground. He descended and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I don’t know where I am.”

If a staff member is grieving

July 29, 2022
The workplace functions on elements that are naturally in opposition to anyone trying to heal; it demands and prizes focus, productivity and the ability to keep emotion out of all processes. But stepping around a colleague’s difficulties, in most situations, is not the best way to deal with it. Here are some basic governing principles to adhere to when someone’s going through a dark time.

4 workforce planning tools and how to use them

July 22, 2022
Strategic workforce planning is a means of helping an organization fulfill its “big picture” goals. But a business first must know where it is going before it can build the right workforce to take it there.

And/or: Well, it depends

July 19, 2022
The poor use of language in employment agreements will keep employment lawyers busy forever. But imprecise wording can sink more than contracts.

Should you stay put in this economy?

July 13, 2022
While it’s true many workers landed better paychecks and benefits during 2020 and 2021, the financial downturn has recently led to company layoffs and hiring freezes, leaving jittery workers wondering if they should stay put.

Is the news ruining your productivity?

July 13, 2022
In a world addicted to doom-scrolling, those who can step away from all the bad news are more calm, centered, logical and productive. Here are steps to take now.

9 negotiating mistakes you’re making

July 13, 2022
Be mindful of these common pitfalls in your next process.