“What kind of manager do you want to be?” This is a question that’s becoming increasingly popular with hiring and HR managers during the interview process. The reason is simple: They want to get a feel for how in-touch the candidate is with the expectations of employees, and they’re looking for fit within their corporate Read More >

Trust is something we all want. We desire to give it to those with whom we are in relationships while striving to earn it with the same. It’s expected in almost every aspect of daily life, from the person who takes care of our children to the person who handles our dry cleaning. It should Read More >

Sometime ago there was a Harvard Business Review article titled, “Coaching the Alpha Male,” that reviewed the challenges people face working with very talented and extremely assertive male executives. If, however, you think that “Alpha Males” are difficult to deal with, wait until you’ve been sucker-punched by the passive aggressive executive. At least with the Read More >

The Chief Executive Officer holds a special place in a company. A good CEO is a visionary, a workhorse, a fundraiser and a cat wrangler. CEOs do not report to anyone but the integrity of the organization. Mainly, our job is to manage and develop assets, of which our employees are the greatest. Maintaining and Read More >

Boosting employee morale and productivity may be easier than you think. And, creating a positive work environment is not out of reach. Here are ways to make your employees happier, without sacrificing your bottom line. Forget Tracking Vacation Days and PTO Netflix does it. So does Groupon, ZocDoc, Virgin, Evernote and HubSpot. So what exactly Read More >

Over 70 percent of employees don’t feel appreciated or valued by their employer, according to employee research interviews conducted by Forbes. And another 60 percent said they don’t feel their career goals are aligned with their employers’ plans. Earning a paycheck is just one reason that motivates employees to show up for work. Doing fulfilling Read More >

One of the most effective ways to keep your company thriving is by keeping your employees happy. Rampant negativity costs the U.S. economy between $250 and $300 billion every year in lost productivity, according to Gallup. Moreover, a workplace survey conducted by the American Psychological Association shows that employees “who do not feel valued are significantly more Read More >

A third of men surveyed feel women are treated unfairly in the workplace; yet, only 10 percent think their workplace is a part of the problem. That’s according to the results of the most recent Men in the Workplace Survey, conducted by Fairygodboss and Artemis Connection. Is there an issue? When we consider the numbers, there is a clear Read More >

Every organization, at one time or another, will struggle with fixing age-old problems that just seem to be a continual roadblock. From budget shortages, IT issues, to missed project deadlines, there’s always something. And, unfortunately, your team just can’t seem to fix them. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The definition of insanity is trying the Read More >

While the sale and acquisition of your company can be beneficial in many ways, there is no doubt that employees are often the hardest hit by any company merging. Depending on the values of the company that acquires yours (or that your company acquires), there may be different cultures, dynamics, and even infrastructure. To make Read More >