Managing and leading are NOT the same! They can both come from the same person, but they represent different roles. Managing comes from power attached to a given title, while leading can emerge from anywhere within your company. The primary distinction between the two may best be summed up from a quote by American management […]
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Sep
Sep
We’ve all been to them – poorly planned or executed business retreats that end up hurting morale, confusing the team or management, or – worst of all – creating a perception that management is out-of-touch with team members. Fear that a business retreat isn’t productive, creates new problems, or highlights the employees/management divide leads many […]
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Aug
Aug
There are many companies and organizations with highly successful internship programs. Is your company one of them? Here are some benefits that interns can bring to your organization, no matter what size it is. – Energy and Culture Interns are generally eager to learn and full of youthful energy. If your staff is mostly made […]
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Aug
Aug
Many of us have jobs that require we sit in front of a computer most of the day. Sitting for long periods of time can, itself, be bad for you and may lead to some health issues. Many of us also have considerable amounts of stress in our lives, and unmanaged stress can lead to […]
04
Aug
Aug
Once upon a time, work was a destination, not a verb, and the economy was built on regular, long-time employees. A person took a 9-5 job in his or her 20s and stayed there until s/he was ready to retire. Those days are all but gone! Today’s workforce is far more fragmented, varied, and diverse. […]
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Jul
Jul
Plants in the office do offer more than sprucing up the place. Decades of research has shown that contact with vegetation and plants, in a variety of contexts, is highly beneficial to human beings. We invite you to explore some of the benefits that comes from having plants in the workplace. Provide cleaner air: The […]
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Jul
Jul
Processes are designed to help companies grow, develop best practices, and improve efficiency. If they’re not regularly evaluated, however, they can quickly get out of control. Too much emphasis on process can stifle innovation and creativity. In a study of U.S. and European companies, the Boston Consulting Group found that “over the past fifteen years, […]
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Jul
Jul
We live in a fast-paced world, and our work environments are no different. Not surprisingly, many individuals don’t take proper breaks during their average work day. Some even skip a lunch break entirely, or eat while working. The lack of breaks can increase depending on the industry, a company’s given policy, and if there is […]
07
Jul
Jul
There are 53 million Americans freelancing today, and collectively they are earning $715 billion a year. * While these numbers may look impressive, they actually indicate that a given freelancer is only bringing in $13,490.56 a year. Not surprisingly, some individuals are wondering if they should make the move from part-time freelancing to full-time entrepreneur. […]
03
Jul
Jul
Wishing you a Happy 4th of July