Insperity
MARCH 2, 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned manager, recently promoted into a leadership role or you are responsible for an entire team of leaders, everyone should be asking the same question: How can I (or we) exercise more effective, influential and empowering leadership? The answer tends to lie in management style : Is your approach to leadership geared for the “traditional” boss?
The Receptionist
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The terms “flexible work” and “work-life balance” are often sprinkled into conversations about how a modern company should operate. Both existing employees and new candidates want these concepts. But what are they exactly and what are the tactical changes companies can make that will earn them the designation as a flexible workplace that prioritizes work-life balance?
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Success
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Success and personal achievement can be determined by the 17 principles of success as outlined by Napoleon Hill. He is the author of the motivational classics The Law of Success and Think and Grow Rich. Read on to learn more—and discover what it takes to be successful. Napoleon Hill’s 17 principles of success 1. Definiteness of purpose Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
National Good Samaritan Day is celebrated on March 13 of every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the selfless good deeds of Good Samaritans. Be it helping an elderly cross a road or rescuing someone selflessly, all acts of kindness that do not seek rewards fall under being a good Samaritan. What is Good Samaritan Day? This day is celebrated in honor of Catherine "Kitty" Genovese.
Productivityist
MARCH 1, 2023
If you’re interested in human performance and personal growth, I highly recommend checking out this episode with Steven Kotler. He has been studying human performance for over 30 years and has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to achieve peak performance evolved around Steven’s latest book, Gnar Country , which addresses how to stay “rad” as you grow older.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Long before the office died (I read its obituary in several publications) there were hotly contested debates about open plan offices. That is of course before those debates were eclipsed by more current workplace rantings (ask the editor). Skimming through the open-plan office timeline, Herman Miller launched action office , L-shaped desks with screens became shared benches, and decades later tech brands rolled out efficient open-plan workspaces around the globe, with Facebook creating the bigge
Success
MARCH 1, 2023
I know the following things to be true: Life consists of perpetual, predictable patterns of change. The only constant factor is our feelings and attitudes toward life. We have the power of attitude , and attitude determines choice as choice determines results. You cannot change the seasons, but you can change yourself and take advantage of opportunity when it comes.
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Productivityist
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
I’ve made no secret about my night owl tendencies. But whether you’re a night owl like me or not, it’s important to begin your day before bed. Not sure what you can do to make that happen? Well, these 20 tips are perfect for anyone who wants to start their day feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle whatever comes their way.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Workers are increasingly demanding autonomy and flexible working options, but employers remain slow to respond, with only a small percentage increasing the number of flexible or remote roles, according to a new poll. Based on a survey of 4,500 people including 500 small and medium-sized business owners, Sonovate’s report, ‘ The Future World of Work’ [registration] claims that although 70 percent of businesses acknowledge that the most skilled people will only work under conditions that favour t
Success
MARCH 2, 2023
We all want success. We want to be successful and feel successful. In fact, we chase money, fame, power, education, relationships and a thousand other things without ever stopping to ask one essential question: “What does success mean to you?” Few people pause to consider what it truly means to achieve success in their own lives. As Jim Rohn said, “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
If your goal is to promote your organization's growth, investing in your employees is important. You must provide opportunities for your employees to engage, participate and offer feedback. Employees who do that are more likely to do quality work and foster a healthy work atmosphere. One effective way to achieve this is to form an employee engagement committee.
Tanveer Naseer
MARCH 1, 2023
This piece was originally published on Inc.com, and is co-written with Patrick Flesner. Over the past two years, we’ve noticed a common thread underlying our conversations with startup founders, entrepreneurs, middle-level managers, and C-Level executives. We couldn’t help but note the sense of self-doubt these leaders have expressed about their.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 1, 2023
The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new study “ Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline—and what to do about it ” from IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief. The study of 2,500 organisations in 12 countries and 10 industries found a small increase in the number of women at the C-suite and Board level (now 12 percent for both), and an increase to 40 percent representation of women in junior professional/specialist roles (37
Success
MARCH 2, 2023
Tom Brady. Cher. Tina Turner. What do they have in common? Besides being at the top of their respective game at one time or another, all three second-guessed their initial decision to retire. They returned for one more season and a few additional farewell tours. You might not knock on your former company’s doors months after blowing out the candles on your well wishes in retirement cake.
Work Life
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
A new survey found that 75% of workers now experience the Sunday scaries. Here’s why. The cloud of dread hanging over you on Sunday evening; the wave of anxious anticipation you feel ahead of a new week; the cold sweat you get thinking about Monday. These feelings have a name: the “Sunday scaries.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The USA has its own list of unique holidays and celebrations, and Juneteenth is one of a kind in that list. After getting recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, more companies are incorporating Juneteenth into their DEI initiatives. However, finding activities that answer how to celebrate juneteenth at work is tricky. Just like any other celebration, this day calls for a commemoration.
Go Burrows
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Candice Burningham spent nearly two decades working in Australia and the UK as a C-Suite Executive Assistant to some of the biggest and brightest minds globally. In this episode, Candice talks about her career journey from office junior to c-suite EA to launching an admin employment marketplace and specialist agency for high-net-worth individuals in Australia.
Success
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
One minute I’m speaking to a women’s group about my new novel. The next, I’m digressing about side hustling as a furniture restorer and my day job as a professional organizer. Before I know it, I’m mentioning my love for Bruce Springsteen. As my workshop ends, all hands go up at once. One woman wants to know the best way to remove stains from an antique wooden door.
Eat Your Career
MARCH 1, 2023
A few years ago, I met someone who asked me what I did for a living. So I told him: I was a professional development trainer and I work with companies to help elevate employee performance, he said, “Oh man! That sounds awful!” I was SO shocked. I had never gotten a response like that. In fact, most people think my job sounds really fun, and it is! Obviously, this person had some bad experiences with workplace training.
Great Place to Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The workplace has been in a constant state of flux since the pandemic began. Employees want to be heard, valued, and cared for. They want to matter — regardless of their title, their age, or the color of their skin. And CEOs want to grow, innovate, and outperform. They want high levels of productivity, particularly in a sluggish economy. The more productive your people, the more revenue in the door.
FirLyfe
MARCH 3, 2023
Everybody knows what happens when someone comes to the office sick. Or when someone comes down with a cold at home. There’s a chain reaction. Coughing, sneezing, and the Kleenex supply become daily discussion topics. But doing a better job at washing your digits (all 10 fingers) and your hands can be a great defense against germs, and help you stay well.
Success
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The pitch is called Nurse Jackie , probably after the TV show of the same name, but who knows? It’s a 50-foot rock climb in Colorado’s Boulder Canyon, and it is, by Maureen (Mo) Beck’s standards, easy. When she climbed off of that pitch one glorious Monday morning in July, Beck, one of the 2019 National Geographic “ Adventurers of the Year ,” was glowing with excitement.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 2, 2023
There’s a common perception that artificial intelligence will help streamline our work. There are even fears that it could wipe out the need for some jobs altogether. But in a study of science laboratories I carried out with three colleagues at the University of Manchester, the introduction of automated processes that aim to simplify work — and free people’s time — can also make that work more complex, generating new tasks that many workers might perceive as mundane.
Ask Cody
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Are overhead expenses eating your law firm's profits? To drive revenue, the first step is to look at the biggest profit-killer — soaring overhead costs. Here's how to find and fix profit killers like office rent, turnovers, and admin costs, and drive up your law firm's revenue.
Shift Work Place
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
The reason employees don’t show much excitement to meet your goals is likely because you have a lack of clarity in one of the three areas. What are those? Read this blog to find out more.
Success
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Rich people and regular people do things differently. I had the grand epiphany that if we could find out what Richie Rich does on a regular basis, then all we would have to do is copy him and we’d be rich, right? I dunno. Let’s find out. These are the habits of rich people that you’re likely not doing: 1. Rich people want to be rich. I know. Thanks for the breaking news, Captain Obvious.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 1, 2023
The organisers of NeoCon have announced that the submissions portal for the 2023 edition of the Best of NeoCon competition is now open. A NeoCon tradition since 1990, the competition garners hundreds of product entries each year as exhibitors vie for one of the Best of NeoCon awards. Now in its 33rd year, the program will recognise the best new products in 56 categories spanning a range of verticals including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education sectors.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This post, I resent our new hires for setting better work-life boundaries than our company normally has , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am part of a team in a high-pressure industry at a company known for demanding a lot but paying very well in exchange for availability, etc. We purport to provide near-constant availability to our clients, but it’s unclear whether this near-constant availability expectation extends to individual employees fo
Success
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
Left to my own devices, I’m lazy as hell. During one period of my life, I would stay in bed for hours in the morning because I was too cold and lazy to get up and put a sweatshirt on. As a child, I showed no early signs of promise whatsoever. My own mother, who was always my biggest champion, just quietly assumed I was going to fail in life. And yet today, I’m a successful entrepreneur who co-founded the company Quest Nutrition, which was valued at over $1 billion dollars.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 1, 2023
One in four (23 percent) UK office workers plan to take advantage of remote working to log on from abroad in 2023, with a third (32 percent) doing so against company rules, according to new research by the risk management and insurance broker, Gallagher. The survey of more than 2,000 UK office workers claims that the dramatic increase in hybrid working post pandemic now extends to a “work from anywhere” culture.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This post, my company is cutting my overworked team’s pay as punishment for mistakes , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My team has been struggling with workload the last few months, and mistakes have been made by nearly everyone. We were notified by leadership that everyone would receive a temporary (two-month) pay cut because of our performance.
Minding the Workplace
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
I wanted to re-share a resource that may be useful to those who are offering, arranging, and participating in internship programs in politics, public policy, international relations, and related fields. The book is Renée B. Van Vechten, Bobbi Gentry, and John C. Berg, Political Science Internships: Towards Best Practices (2021), published by the American Political Science Association (APSA).
Success
MARCH 2, 2023
Hollywood loves a good story, and few have a better one than Michael J. Fox. The charming Canadian child actor transitioned into adulthood as a box-office star miraculously untainted by scandal, and was blessed by a great marriage and family life. Then Fox’s golden-boy career was seemingly derailed much too soon by a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease—only to be resurrected by award-winning guest roles and, briefly, his own NBC sitcom before he officially retired in 2020.
Workplace Insight
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Following the ‘hiring frenzy’ of the pandemic, recruitment strategies are focused on total value creation by empowering their teams to learn, grow and be ready for any contingency, according to the 2023 Talent Trends Report from Randstad. The poll of over 900 C-suite and HR leaders in 18 markets focussed on their talent and career development priorities for the year ahead.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
This post, here’s an example of a great cover letter … with before and after versions , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader recently sent me an example of a great cover letter that I want to share — and it even comes with a before version too, so you can see exactly how she improved it. First, though, here are the caveats I’ve learned to give when sharing these: The writer has allowed me to share this as a favor to me and to readers.
Success
MARCH 3, 2023
Experience has taught me that when you are in the presence of a brilliant thinker, always have a pen and paper handy. As you begin to ask questions, you’ll find that a river of wisdom and practical examples freely flows from someone with valuable insight into the world. This was the case with J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate , a third-generation real estate firm based in Seattle with over 100 offices and 3,000 agents in four states.
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