Does this scenario sound familiar: You sit down in the morning to respond to a few tweets and Facebook messages, then you get pinged on Slack by a coworker needing help. You start to help then you get a reminder that you have a meeting. The meeting gives you four more tasks you hadn’t planned […] Read more… Read More»
YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) surveyed some folks about how they promote employee wellness programs. Here are their answers: How does your company promote wellness? 1. Company Gym Memberships We pay for a full membership for any employee who wants to go to the gym that is located behind our office. If you choose to go to […] Read more… Read More»
In the early 2000s, before the iPod, the digital music landscape was a new frontier. Most people thought Sony would emerge as its king. After all, Sony already had an established music division, as well as the Walkman; the of its day. But in 2001, a smaller, more nimble company with an entrepreneurial mindset took […] Read more… Read More»
As a , I work with clients who are in the market for new opportunities. And part and parcel to that work is understanding the story behind why they’re looking for a new job. Often, it’s simply time for a change: they’ve been in a role or with a company for while, and it’s time […] Read more… Read More»
It’s time for some tough, honest questions. Does your work give you meaning? Do you look forward to going to work every day? Do you know your purpose in the workplace? … Read More»
When working with my HR teams or reviewing job listings, I’ve noticed a trend where each role seemed to require such specialized, specific experience that candidates are often not entertained because they are not the exact puzzle piece that would fit into a “complex” matrix-ed organization; the concept of a well-rounded employee isn’t even thought […] Read more… Read More»
Times have changed: same-sex marriage is now legal, workplaces are becoming increasingly inclusive, and the government has begun cracking down on employees who are classified as independent contractors. As 2016 gets underway, legal, cultural and societal changes have had a tremendous impact on the workplace and caused organizations to reevaluate their policies and practices. It’s a new era for leaders and how they manage their employees…. Read More»
Most people readily understand that trust (or lack thereof) will potentially impact every measure of success in our professional and personal lives. It’s relatively easy to understand the impact of a lack of trust between customers and any business. If customers don’t trust a brand, or a salesperson, because of a poor customer experience or […] Read more… Read More»
The beautiful new Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, BC was truly enchanting. My guest room had a spectacular panoramic 21st floor view of the Salish Sea. But, the best feature was displayed on the high tech, industrial strength work desk — a circular box of Pick-Up-Sticks, an antique yoyo in […] Read more… Read More»
Do you know your purpose in the workplace? Does your team have a sense of purpose? If you answered ‘I don’t know’ to either of these questions then it might be time for a workplace revolution. … Read More»
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