✈️ Work autopilot – avoid these risks now!
I was walking with a friend one morning, and she told me she woke up the day before at 7:45 am. Thinking she overslept, she immediately got her act together and started working. About 4 hours later, another friend called her and asked what she was doing, and that is when she realized it was […]
Leaders in the Remote Work Environment: How Effective are Your Management Skills?
The massive shift to a remote work environment in the U.S. began more than two years ago and it shows no signs of stopping. Telework brings with it some unique challenges that require specialized tactics and skilled intervention. That’s why it’s so important to assess your management prowess and sharpen your skills to address […]
Eileen’s Lesson: What was the biggest professional mistake you ever made?
He was interviewing for his first job out of school, and the interviewer asked him the standard, “Why do you want to work here?” question. He meant to answer “to gain hands-on job experience.” But unfortunately, his actual answer left out a word. Since this is a clean newsletter, we’ll let you figure it out. […]
Six Insider Secrets to Successfully Navigating the Hybrid Work Environment
According to the 2022 Pew Research Center Study, the majority of employees want flexible remote work options to continue, while nearly as many crave more face-to-face time with their colleagues. In an effort to respond to the shortage of qualified workers, businesses are finding that they must redesign their office spaces and reinvent themselves to […]
Eileen’s Lesson: 🧹 Employees getting swept away? Get help today.
Many years ago, we received a call from a company. They were pretty distraught. In the course of a week, every employee of their company had resigned. They were a technology consulting firm. They spent time, energy, and quite a bit of training dollars on their people. To then have them recruited out so quickly […]
Five Proven Ways to Improve Recruitment and Onboarding in the Hybrid Workplace
Engagement can be a challenge in the hybrid work environment and it isn’t limited to tenured team members. It can affect prospective employees and new hires, too. While a hybrid workforce blends remote and on-site work models to give workers the flexibility and freedom they value, it comes with limitations in the way of communication. […]
Six Guiding Principles of Motivational Managers
What’s the most important tool your employees have at their disposal? Talent? Experience? Among the many desirable traits workers may possess, motivation is the magic ingredient for extraordinary results. From greater productivity to stronger recruitment, improved retention, and decreased absenteeism, a highly motivated workforce makes every company more powerful. If you’re in a leadership position, […]
Are your HR policies making your org sick as a dog?
My family was fortunate enough to adopt a dog from Animal Control many years ago. Having a dog was a blessing and challenge, something that we weren’t entirely prepared for at first. A month after our lovely Shih Tzu became part of our family, I saw her running through the house with a box in […]
Returning to the Office Post COVID-19? These Critical Issues Demand Attention
Do you need to return to your office? If so, is everyone coming back and why? Many of our clients are finding that remote and hybrid schedules work fine. Actually, better than fine. They feel their productivity is the same if not higher than it was before and their employees are happier. Many are not […]
The Objectives of an HR Audit: How Does Your Organization Measure Up?
Are you taking the right steps to ensure your organization’s success? Amid the current unsettled business landscape, you may be facing unforeseen dilemmas and harsh new realities. Perhaps employee turnover is exploding and morale is faltering. You might be trying to balance escalating consumer demand with serious fulfillment shortages stemming from ongoing supply chain […]