As organizations demand more and more from their people these days, time-pressed employees have to scramble to keep up. You may not be able to make the day any longer, but you can take steps to replenish your energy. Often, employees think that making it through the day using effective time ... Views: 1207
We live in a demanding and distracting world. Getting everything that you set out to get done in a day can be a daunting task. Being productive can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Time is your most precious commodity. Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to get things done? ... Views: 863
Understanding employee reactions to big changes within your organization such as layoffs and mergers can help you understand what employees need, not just in stressful times, but every day. Here are three questions your employees need the answers to regularly:
1. Do I have job security? This ... Views: 962
In our efforts to better develop ourselves as a manager, an employee, a business owner or even a job seeker, we often focus on how we can achieve our long term goals and strategize forward to that point. However, often, we overlook the short term, ‘baby steps’ that we need to take to get to ... Views: 775
Everyone has a personal brand these days. But if you want to move ahead you need to be more than the "finance guy who understands the business." Distinguish yourself as someone with a truly unique perspective respected inside and outside the organization. Here are three ways to do that: ... Views: 894
There's an old story about two shoe salesmen whose company sends them to a remote village in Africa. Upon arrival, one sends home a message saying, "No one here wears shoes; on my way home." The other salesman sends this message: "No one here wears shoes; send inventory!" Amazing how two ... Views: 1267