Insperity
MAY 26, 2022
If misunderstandings and interpersonal issues are fuel to the fire that is conflict in the workplace, what can be used to put out the flame? Or what could have been done to prevent the fire in the first place? Before answering those questions, ask: How did the fire begin? Typically, these type of relationship fires begin because of one missing element: trust.
Wellable
MAY 25, 2022
Technological advancements and shifting attitudes towards work have resulted in a sustained emphasis on flexibility, even as the risks that sparked the rise of remote work continue to wane. For example, according to the New York Times, 78% of businesses in Manhattan are adopting a hybrid model.
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All Work
MAY 27, 2022
In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. One way to do this is by utilizing the power of nature, which can have a profound impact on creating a happy, healthy and productive work environment.
Success
MAY 24, 2022
My first ever “speaking engagement” was at my childrens’ kindergarten. I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. It’s fair to say I was far more focused on myself—making a good impression and not making a fool of myself—than on the people in the room. All three of them. It was a humble beginning.
Insperity
MAY 24, 2022
Do you aspire to position your organization as an employer of choice ? While there are many steps to building that reputation over time, one accessible strategy that you can implement almost immediately is to establish an employee value proposition (EVP). In this article you’ll learn: What is an employee value proposition (EVP)? How does an EVP help position you as an employer of choice?
Wellable
MAY 23, 2022
Over the past few years, conversations regarding employee well-being have reached an all-time high. Employees’ wellness expectations have risen significantly, and many companies are? increasing investments in wellness solutions to meet their needs.
The Receptionist
MAY 23, 2022
Your most valuable resources are your employees, not only because they operate your business, but they ultimately impact how your customers view your business. If your employees have a negative experience in your workplace, their dissatisfaction will poison every interaction they have with your customers. These employees are likely to leave your organization altogether, on the hunt for better opportunities and work conditions.
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Success
MAY 21, 2022
“The art of communication”—I like that phrase. Because communicating is an art. When we’re attempting to get our message out to others, it’s as though we start with a giant blank canvas and then begin to paint a picture, any picture we desire. Now, most people assume that when painting a picture, they have only a few basic brushes at their disposal.
Quantum Workplace
MAY 24, 2022
A healthy company culture is a basic component of any successful organization. It lays the groundwork for strong employee engagement, retention, and performance. And this reality isn’t going unnoticed by business leaders. In fact, almost 70% of employees and leaders say culture is more important to business success than strategy and operations. And 69% of leaders credit much of their success during the pandemic to company culture.
Vantage Circle
MAY 24, 2022
Imagine the resilience and power that a person would have even when after facing prejudice and hate their whole lives, they managed to be successful. That is why whenever we hear any quotes from black leaders, we stand up and take notice because that wisdom is priceless. The definition of a leader is arbitrary. For me, a leader is anyone who has inspired others to lead their life in a better way.
TinyPulse
MAY 23, 2022
A primary concern among employers is managing employees ’ workload. A recent report by Limeade found that 40% of employees cited burnout as a top reason for leaving their jobs. Increased contact between employers and employees due to advances in technology and the pandemic stripped away the barriers between work and life. Stressed-out folks with a poor work-life balance are more likely to leave their jobs — tanking your employee retention rate.
Success
MAY 26, 2022
Since starting my own company in 2014, networking has been the lifeblood of my new business development , and online networking has been a huge component. By online networking, I don’t mean seeing how many LinkedIn connections you can get, “liking” lots of other people’s posts or having accounts on every new social media channel that launches—I’m talking quality over quantity.
Ask a Manager
MAY 24, 2022
This post, the shirt crusade, the bacon crisis, and other stories of dramatic reactions to small changes at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Last week, I asked for stories about weirdly dramatic reactions that you’ve seen people have to small changes at work. The comment section was full of fantastic stories — so many that I have to split my favorites up into two posts.
Bonnie Low-Kramen
MAY 27, 2022
“During an interview that a candidate felt was going very well, she said to the executive, ‘So, I heard you are a yeller. If you offer me this job and I accept it, you cannot yell me at me. Not at me alone or at me in a meeting.’ Then, she watched his reaction which was shocked, at first. After a moment, the executive said, “I can agree to that.
Maptician
MAY 26, 2022
The idea of the hybrid workplace is becoming more popular, but also proving difficult to manage. Create a successful hybrid workplace model with these tips.
Success
MAY 23, 2022
From her beginnings as a college student dating her boyfriend (now co-founder of a cookie empire), Tiffany Chen of Tiff’s Treats has many valuable nuggets from her journey to share, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. On this week’s episode of In the Details we dig into Chen’s adjustment from baker to business owner, the connections that were instrumental to her success and how to move past failure and identify your greater purpose.
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Condeco Software
MAY 23, 2022
According to new research from Condeco, hybrid workers overwhelmingly want to continue flexible work in the long-term, and that desire has major impacts on everything from daily productivity to company loyalty to how the office is configured. Whilst giving workers the option to be hybrid already scores employers major points when it comes to employee sentiment, businesses can also make their flexible models even more successful by creating a workplace that is fully optimized to support hybrid wo
Go Burrows
MAY 22, 2022
Kira Bennett joins The Leader Assistant Podcast to talk about her assistant career and becoming a virtual assistant. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kira shares why she took the leap, how she found clients, and other tips for becoming a virtual assistant. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. Anyone, anywhere can make a positive difference. – Mark Sanborn.
Success
MAY 26, 2022
When I was 6 years old, my father bought me a violin. It was a life-changing gift. I wouldn’t say I was a mind-blowing talent, but I was good with music and I enjoyed spending time studying it. At the age of 10, I started to perform small concerts. At first, they were just for my family and our circle of friends, but months later, I was playing the School of Fine Arts scene in my hometown.
Productivityist
MAY 25, 2022
It’s always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun and engaging conversation that I’ve been eager to release! Neill Williams is a mom, wife, and former overworked cog in the corporate wheel. Until she decided to take control of the life she wanted and unbusy it!
Ask a Manager
MAY 25, 2022
This post, the popcorn calamity, the chair battle, and more stories of dramatic reactions to small changes at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Last week, I asked for stories about weirdly dramatic reactions that you’ve seen people have to small changes at work. The comment section was full of fantastic stories — so many that I had to split my favorites up into two posts.
Success
MAY 27, 2022
In 2017, I read an editorial in The New York Times with one eye on the paper and the other one rolling in the back of my head. (Metaphorically, that is. Do not try this at home!). The piece, written by Professor Adam Grant of the Wharton School, is called “ Networking Is Overrated.”. The essence of Grant’s opinion piece is it’s not who you know, it’s what you do.
Success
MAY 23, 2022
The buddy system works. It works for kindergartners crossing the street and grown adults trying to lose a few pounds and live a healthier life. If you’ve ever worked with someone else to reach shared goals successfully—let’s call them an accountability partner —you realize how much harder it would’ve been to go it alone. This is especially the case when it comes to your health.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Leadership is about influence , but the most important person to influence is yourself. So what is the best way to do so? Here are five ways the smartest people influence themselves: 1. Make peace with the uncontrollable. Figure out the things you can change , and then change them. If you can’t change something, learn to live with it. This means changing your attitude about the uncontrollable.
Success
MAY 25, 2022
Working for someone else often comes with stability and security. Yet as a management consultant, Kate Flynn was slipping further away from her core desire: time with family and friends. She also found the work unfulfilling and often logged long hours. In 2017 she drove a few hours south of her San Francisco office to Esalen Institute, a retreat center in Big Sur.
Success
MAY 24, 2022
“Hell isn’t a place, it’s other people,” is a quote loosely translated from French philosopher Jean-Paul Satre’s one-act play No Exit. Keynote speaker Todd Davis got a chuckle from the SUCCESS Live Long Beach crowd when he asked if anyone could relate to this quote. The response of the crowd stems from the fact that we’re often measured by the results we get, but our results rely on other people—“People who won’t do, or change, or behave the way we want them to,” said Davis.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Ze Frank could do a TED Talk about pivots, but his TED Talk pivot was a few pivots ago. If you knew him only from his trailblazing forays into the video blogging realm, where he was renowned for quirky, crowdsourced art projects, you might not guess that the career of Hosea Frank (Ze for short, pronounced “zay”) has been bookended by scientific roles.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
Losing your job can be traumatic. Whatever your feelings about your employer or situation, being let go unexpectedly can produce many emotions, including fear, anxiety and depression. Many people spend most of their time at work, and suddenly losing that connection can mean a loss of your income and identity, possibly leaving you with feelings of inadequacy.
Success
MAY 25, 2022
For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Necessary? Yes. Enjoyable? Not so much. Attitudes like this are understandable—the pressure is high, you’re not sure who to approach first and conversations can range from awkward to downright embarrassing—but they’re also shortsighted. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person.
Success
MAY 23, 2022
Communication takes work , and it can be difficult—on both sides of the conversation—to improve it. You might not even realize that work needs to be done. But think about this: You probably spend more time second-guessing the intent behind poor communication than working to improve it. “Oh, she didn’t copy me on purpose.”. “He’s withholding information to make my life harder.”.
Success
MAY 22, 2022
If an employer offered unlimited paid time off, most people would likely jump at the chance. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , private industry American workers (making up just shy of 85% of all workers in the U.S.) are given an average of 10 paid vacation days after a year of service and 20 days after 20 years. When that’s the standard, is it any wonder that employers can tempt potential employees with limitless holiday time?
Success
MAY 25, 2022
Sunbathing while tending to his garden, house music playing lightly in the background while the leaves dance to the beat. His definition of success? He pauses and answers questions thoughtfully, giving off the same ease as a musician playing his biggest hit. “Waking up in the morning with nothing hurting too bad.” Has Ron Finley mastered the art of just being?
Ask a Manager
MAY 23, 2022
This post, my boss removed me from a work trip because I’m a woman , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for a government organization that is a subset of county government. In this organization, very rarely, employees may be sent on trips to pick up items that cannot be mailed. These trips vary from one hour to eight hours round trip.
Ask a Manager
MAY 23, 2022
This post, my boss doesn’t know I’ve stopped going into the office, does everyone job-hop now, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I’ve stopped going into the office and my boss doesn’t know. I work for a “big 3” company in our industry. During Covid, the entire company went permanent WFH.
Ask a Manager
MAY 26, 2022
This post, interview candidates have stopped giving me their availability when I ask for it , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in the public sector as a manager of a library. I’ve been in this position for a little over a year, but have had other library management jobs for the past 5-ish years.
Ask a Manager
MAY 24, 2022
This post, my boss talked me out of quitting, addressing hiring managers by their first names, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I tried to resign, my boss cried, and I agreed to stay. I have been planning to go to grad school in a new field, and while working part-time in my old field, I got another part-time job in this new field.
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