How Small Businesses Can Implement DEIA Strategies
The implementation of strategies surrounding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) has been a hot topic in the past few years, mainly as many companies took a stand (and admitted to their role) in many of the systemic barriers that have negatively impacted several displaced groups within the workforce. In 2020, the number of search […]
Is Quiet Quitting Real? Can Managers Combat It?
In late fall 2022, a new concept called “quiet quitting” dominated business and economic chatter. To some, quitting would be a short-lived HR trend with no legs; to others, it was not an easily definable concept and therefore was brushed off. Almost six months later, quiet quitting has become an HR nightmare that dramatically impacted […]
How to Plan a Memorable and Productive Staff Retreat
Every organization has a common goal – get work done through people to accomplish the company’s overall mission. There are several tools, meetings, and benchmarks that help us to stay organized and connected to reach our goals, but the true magic happens when an executive team decides to get their entire team together at an […]
Best practices for observing holidays and special celebrations in the workplace
As the holiday season approaches, many managers and business owners are tasked with managing company and client deadlines while balancing the out-of-office and holiday schedule requests from employees. Holidays, observances, and celebrations are unique to each person, but a good manager knows that it is essential to acknowledge holidays company-wide in an effort to create […]
Why is it important to have SOPs?
It is wise for business leaders and managers to consider changes and adjustments that should be made in order to achieve success each year. One of the common mistakes most leaders make is not having enough organization and communication about basic tasks that need to be carried out by different departments and the employees within […]
Why Your Company’s Onboarding Process Matters
I had the worst onboarding experience at my last job. There were really no processes and systems in place, and there was a line of demarcation between the original staffers and the newbies, so the turnover rate (of the new employees) was super high because of the executive team’s inability to create better processes that […]
9 Tips to Hosting More Effective Team Meetings
Team meetings are intended to promote communication and creativity amongst company departments and teams. At times though, employees can view some meetings as a waste of time. Many employees could relate to a social media meme that started to circulate a few years ago. The meme featured actress Viola Davis with an annoyed look on […]
How To Incorporate A Flexible Work Schedule Without Losing Productivity
The pandemic has drastically changed the way businesses operate, and most of the workforce adjusted to working from home. Some businesses have started to return to the office. Still, many companies have opted to incorporate flexible work schedules into their planning because they now understand the benefits of allowing employees to work from their home […]
Top 4 Employee Recruitment Tactics in 2021
Top 4 Employee Recruitment Tactics in 2021 Finding and retaining skilled employees that align with your company’s mission requires a great deal of attention and effort. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting how workplaces screen candidates, relay their positioning in the marketplace, and onboard employees, it is essential to adjust your approach to hiring. Here […]
Boost Productivity by Changing Your Workspace
Finding new ways to boost productivity and morale in the workplace is a never-ending practice for good managers and business owners. The layout and design of the workplace, whether at home or onsite, has a direct effect on how employees deliver, both day in and day out. And as most of the workforce continues to conduct […]