The Importance of Employee Engagement During the Holidays

It can be challenging to stay focused during the holidays. There’s a lot going on: shopping, entertaining or being entertained, cooking, baking, planning, decorating, traveling … in addition to trying to concentrate on work. In the midst of it all, how do you keep your employees engaged and productive as the year winds down? Start [...] Read More

The Benefits of Upskilling and Reskilling for Both Employers and Employees

Employees who feel valued and confident that their company supports their upward development are not only better equipped to excel in their jobs, they’re also more committed to bringing their best selves to work every day. Beyond helping people improve at work, by upskilling and reskilling your employees, you’re supporting a  basic human need for [...] Read More

The Role of Soft Skills in the Modern Workplace

When Covid-19 broadsided the world in 2020, it marked the onset of a new normal in life and at work. It was a challenging time, to say the least, but one of the positive trends that emerged was realization of the importance of soft skills when it comes to workplace interactions and related successful outcomes. [...] Read More

Adapting Leadership Styles in the Sansdemic: Leading Multigenerational Teams

Leaders in modern workplaces face a distinct challenge: managing a multigenerational workforce. Companies commonly have four generations represented in their staff, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. In some cases, members of the Silent Generation are also presented, bringing a fifth generation into the mix. While multigenerational workforces aren’t inherently new, the [...] Read More

Simple Steps To Build a More Resilient Team

In life and in business, bad things happen. It’s inevitable that there will be setbacks and speed bumps along the way. The secret to getting past them is to be resilient: develop the ability to deal with challenges, adapt accordingly, learn from them, and move on to not just survive, but thrive. As a business [...] Read More