To improve Monday morning meetings, create a clear agenda and allow for informal conversations outside the meeting. Focus on essential topics to keep the meetings...
We lead in a complex and uncertain world—and with uncertainty comes challenges that require leaders to be resilient. Our ability to overcome and see past challenges...
The path of least resistance is often avoidance. As a result, many managers look the other way and sweep things under the rug rather than address them head on. It’s...
Most managers understand the importance of providing timely feedback to their direct reports, but it’s important to remember that feedback isn’t just for employees....
If you don’t pay close attention to the amount of work you assign to your team, work overload can slowly creep its way into your organization — wreaking havoc and...
A lot of confusion surrounds the idea of “employee coaching,” as it invokes perceptions of coddling or otherwise spoiling employees. That couldn’t be further from...
Is putting your resume together giving you a severe case of writer’s block? If so, know that you’re certainly not alone. The quality and relevance of your resume...
Businesses run on people, and people run on appreciation. When workers have what they need to thrive away from work—paid time off, competitive pay, managed workload,...
For young professionals delving into leadership roles, managing employees who are older than them can be an awkward situation. But while young managers may feel awkward...
Think back to elementary school for a moment. Remember some kids who would roll their eyes at assigned tasks they did not like? Or maybe they interrupted the teacher...
Every election is important. And we would argue that elections at the local level are the most important of all, since these elected officials are closest to the people...
Have you ever worked on a team where everything just clicked? Where people respected each other’s roles and contributions but also found time to enjoy each other’s...
Regular team meetings serve many purposes. They allow managers to convey information pertinent to all direct reports and receive status updates. They provide an...
HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or...
What does the skills section of your resume look like? Is it a concise, ever-changing list of skills directly correlating to each job you’re applying to? Or is it an...
It’s your first day of work at a new company, and the butterflies in your stomach are going wild. You might be worrying whether you’ll make a great first...
The IRS has kept its promise to provide relief to employers that filed Forms 941-X to claim the pandemic-era employee retention credit for which they aren’t eligible....
Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. Instead, understand how work boundaries assist with performance and job satisfaction....
The FBI and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued an alert to critical infrastructure companies warning them of a new ransomware...
Building and maintaining an HR department is tough for small businesses. There are so many moving parts to keep track of including changing employment laws and differing...
