Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies around the world have had to implement voluntary or mandatory remote working policies. Business owners and managers are contending with this new reality that requires them to lead their teams from afar. You…
Leading effectively in times of change
Change is a normal part of life, and the global pandemic we currently face has changed many things about the way we live, from how we connect with others to how we maintain forward-motion in the workplace. When so much…
Wellness in the workplace: 4 ways to ensure healthier employees
More and more companies are beginning to understand the importance of health and wellness in the workplace, even offering certain perks within this space as incentives when recruiting new talent (i.e. on site gyms, yoga classes, meditation classes, or stipends…
How to boost workplace productivity with office design
It’s no secret that our environment largely impacts our morale and productivity. Workplace stress has reached an all-time high in recent years, and many have posited that office design has played a key role in this. After all, it’s hard…
Want to get started with a leadership journal? Here’s how
In our last blog, we discussed the benefits of keeping a journal, especially if you’re in a position of leadership. In fact, journaling for as little as 15 minutes a day can potentially improve a person’s confidence and self-awareness. Others…
Want more high-performance days as a leader? Keep a journal
Can keeping a journal boost your leadership skills? In our last blog, we took a close look at the most common daily habits that highly successful leaders tend to practice every morning. One of those habits—and one that you’ll find…
Team-building exercises: 4 unique activities for your team
Looking for your next great team-building exercise? Chances are you’re already well familiar with the benefits of such activities. Not only do they give employees a chance to get to know each other outside of the office, they’re also a…
Etiquette rules for the modern workplace
They say familiarity breeds contempt, and considering the average employee spends 40 hours a week in the workplace, it stands to reason that sometimes, tension can surface between colleagues. More than ever in today’s workplace, it’s essential to have etiquette…
Need to encourage your employees? Try these methods
Employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. If that team falters in any way, however, it can have consequences that impact the company as a whole.…
How to help your employees achieve great work-life balance
Despite the transformation that has happened in the world of business – from introducing flexible hours, telecommuting, all the way to freelancing – it seems that the elusive idea of balance is still a work in progress. Companies are…