Millennials: now the largest generation in the US, willing shares with others what they want and expect out of life, careers and the world. They are not shy, expect to enjoy life differently than most of us and tend to “move on” if they do not get what they want. They confuse us because their…
From the CEO to the front-line employee, everyone feels squeezed for time. Talk to employees and their leaders, and you will hear they do not have enough resources (time, people, or tools) to manage the workload. If you’re investing in engaging your employees, they may go above and beyond, putting in more time and…
We are often not aware or want to admit to bias. But no person is immune to prejudice and favoritism because it would be difficult to function without them. The human mind categorizes and makes assumptions to learn and act more quickly. No matter how smart or well-intentioned you may be, you cannot eliminate…
Our world seems to be spinning faster and faster, and in the middle of it are struggling managers who must continually balance technological change while learning to supervise a new generation of employees, known as Millennials. This new generation of employees has different expectations and agendas, which requires that their managers be trained accordingly. Given,…
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, seems to be the favorite topic appearing in today’s ongoing press releases. There are a lot of talks, a lot of implied fear, and even more confusion and misunderstanding about what exactly AI is and is not. Artificial Intelligence is impacting both current and future states of our nation. It is…
Most US companies now understand that EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is a critical factor for both employee and company success. Data indicates to us that both companies and employees are more successful when employees understand each other and work well together. Managers who motivate are much more successful than the infamous “managers from hell” mentality, that was…
Is job loyalty in the US now only a ”fond” memory? Most of us can remember being advised by a parent or a school counselor while in college to: (a.) graduate first, (b.) get a job second, and (c.) stay in the same job until retirement and (d.) if you have to change jobs during…
Article reposted with permission from raptmedia.com Technology—particularly the internet and social media—is invariably changing the way people engage, make decisions and exhibit loyalty. Fragmented content consumption, constant distraction, and consumer control continue to shift the rules on all of us. Not only is this the new reality for brands trying to reach and inspire a connection…
Managing holidays is usually about finding room for guests, deciding on a holiday menu, and planning fun outings for the family. If you’re a business owner, however, it can mean something else. When you’re an employer, the holidays often bring up questions about time off, extra holiday pay, and how to create your company’s paid…
If there is one constant in the business world and in life, it is the concept of change. The businesses that anticipate and plan for change are almost always the ones that succeed. Avoiding change, or refusing to accept that change needs to happen, are recipes for disaster. Organizational change can be a positive or…