When it comes to sharing feedback with coworkers, many people find themselves uncomfortable and unwilling to be honest and frank about what’s not working. Because so much of our work days are spent working in tandem with other individuals and teams, we’re often under the impression that giving hard feedback
Working from home can be quite simple for most, but for some it can cause anxiety. A few reasons why working from home can cause anxiety is because resources can be hard to find and often there is not much support while alone. For many work can be a source
You’ve seen how your staff “homes” from work. They text during the morning staff meeting. They visit social media as they check email. They make social calls between business calls. How can you expect them to work efficiently from home, entirely removed the work environment? Managing a remote workforce does
Most of us know that there’s a formula for success, and it usually involves hard work. As Malcolm Gladwell put it, if you spend 10,000 hours doing anything, you’re going to end up being great at it. And this idea has been borne out by many people who have become
Stress at work is a common problem. The rate of burnout in the United States can be extremely high for those who don’t have the proper coping skills. By using these five strategies, you can cut down on high-pressure stress. 1) Conflict Avoidance While not all conflict can or should
For most people, the workplace is like their second home. That is because people spend most of their time in workplaces as compared to their homes. Money is often the main motivational factor, but employers have realized that other factors can equally inspire workers to work even harder. A happy
Maybe you’re aware of the signs of burnout. And maybe you’ve been seeing some of them in yourself. Still, you don’t really know how to stop it from happening. What are you supposed to do? Just stop working as hard? Maybe put in a few less hours in the office?
Many people unknowingly surround themselves with negativity at work and in their personal lives. This negativity can come in the form of a critical person who keeps putting you down time and again. It can also come in the form of coworkers who like to get together and criticize the
The process of recruiting a new employee is costly and time-consuming, so getting the best person is paramount. Many organizations are tempted to cut corners due to pressure on time and budget when recruiting; however, it seldom pays off in the end. Let’s take a look at the most common
Often, we think that we need to make huge changes in order to be happier or more successful. We might plan to switch jobs or even switch the field we work in. We might think that moving to a different city or state might help us to achieve our life
