It takes practice and critical thought to be able to be a multitasker. Ironically, a good multitasker can figure out how to not actually do multiple tasks at the same exact time.
Employee relations are more important than many realize. When employees are happy and treated with respect, their performance improves and revenues go up.
According to a 2019 Academy of Management Journal study, employees can experience the “bystander effect” by remaining silent when it comes to sharing their thoughts and opinions. Part of habit building when it comes to communication is taking small steps and building your way up.
Growth mindset is the theory that traits like intelligence and communication aren’t set in stone. Immediate steps you can take to develop a growth mindset.
Employee retention best practices have the potential to make or break your team. Here are 7 effective best practices that can lead to lower turnover and an engaged, productive workforce.
First impressions are everything. That's why it's important to have the proper plan and employee development training in place to maximize employees' potentials.
There are over 6.7 million job openings in the U.S. - a record high. While software engineering skills are still needed by employers, there is another set of skills in much higher demand.
Leadership coaching is a powerful team management training tool to help organization leaders at all levels leverage the leadership skills within themselves.
Peer reviews are an excellent way for people on your team or in your industry to give constructive feedback about your products and services. This article discusses the metrics that should be considered when making a peer review feedback template and provides links to templates from leading industries. There are also software resources that can help you create a professional-looking template that won't take hours of work!
In order for remote work to prosper, there needs to effective communication. To be specific asynchronous and synchronous communication among teams. In this article, we'll be discussing the best practices and tips for asynchronous communication.
Awards for employee appreciation are essential to creating a workplace culture of support and recognition. These ideas for employee appreciation awards will boost moral and foster a positive work environment.
Cheese is in Ilana Fischer’s blood. The CEO of Whisps, an airy crispy and cheese snack, recalls moments of childhood where cheese was part of her everyday meal.
According to Harvard Business Review, wrapping up a project means that “your team assumes ownership of their deliverables, hands them off to others, or terminates the project altogether.”
According to Forbes, simply paraphrasing what you’ve heard ensures that you’re listening attentively. Believe it or not, paraphrasing is a form of active listening.
According to The Mind of the CEO, Yale professor Jeffrey Garten found that having an “optimistic spirit” was a commonality among the world’s top 40 business executives.
Most of us wake up every morning thinking about our first cup of coffee. For CEO and co-founder of Equator Coffees Helen Russell, she thinks about the love and hard work behind each cup every day.
Julie would describe her role as a manager as “trial by fire.” She felt unprepared to lead. Things like learning how to hire, interviewing, setting up processes, or communicating with big and small groups were essentially by trial and error.
You're constantly being influenced while also influencing those around you. To master the art of influence, there needs to be a level of building rapport with your team, practice active listening, and lead by example.
From Nigeria to Princeton to Wall Street and now startup land, the Lagos native has found that focusing on himself and honing his craft has led to the most successful moments of his life.