Last week, we heard a story about a soon-to-be college graduate who majored in communications but was eager to gain any kind of experience he could. He was selected for an internship at a product design company despite having no prior knowledge or experience in the field. So, what can an intern teach us about how […]
Employees are not expendable resources: Maybe we should treat them like humans
As we move towards a workforce that’s becoming more and more automated, it’s important to remember that employees should be viewed as more than just replaceable cogs in the wheel of your business. Employees are real people with families, hobbies, and lives beyond the company where they work. Perhaps we need to reevaluate our values […]
Embracing Empowered Employees: 3 ways every small business can run like a mature & functioning organization
Running a small business is hard work. Running a small business like a well-oiled machine? That’s even harder. Although large and mature organizations are not always run with efficiency and regard for their employees, there are many that do it very well. Small-to-midsize businesses can look to some of these better-run companies as an example […]
Commit to Your People and They Will Commit to You: 5 Authentic Ways to Thrive as a Leader in 2023
Good relationships with your employees are one of the most valuable assets that you have as a manager and will help you thrive as a leader. Strong working relationships promote company success, longevity, and can mitigate burnout. These relationships don’t happen overnight; they require maintenance and implementation of new strategies, as well as an attitude […]
Don’t burn your bridges with potential boomerang employees: How you handle worker resignations will always come back around
Does this story sound familiar? Employee: I’m giving my two weeks notice.Employer: What? How can you do this to us? We had a whole career path planned out for you!Employee: Well, nobody told me about it… I was recently told the story of a hybrid employee who was dissatisfied with the career trajectory of her […]
Are your employees too demanding? How to find common ground with employees who want to work remotely
In the past few years there has been a shift in power dynamics in the workplace. Employees have become more empowered and willing to assert themselves when it comes to matters of work-life balance and productivity. They are likely to request more feedback and take firmer stances on their work schedules, particularly when it comes […]
