To be honest, your team isn’t very diverse. Whether most people are a certain gender, race, religion, or from a similar economic background, something needs to change. You’re ready to put in the work, but you’re not sure where to start. Here’s some advice to help you learn more about the importance of a diverse… Read more »
As the boss, you’re always searching for ways to make your team stronger and more united. This time, you’re thinking about creating coaching and mentoring programs to help employees further develop their skills and ensure they’re on track toward their future career goals. This is an incredible offering that can be an all-around win for… Read more »
Each employee on your team was hired because they’re great at what they do. On a daily basis, you don’t have to worry about their individual performance. However, you’re aware they don’t know much about their colleagues’ jobs, and that concerns you for several reasons. When someone quits their job or is out of the… Read more »
Your employees are amazing in their current roles, but you want to broaden their horizons. Creating a job rotation program is an incredible way to help employees fully immerse themselves in the company while increasing their skill set. Ready to learn more? Here’s an overview to help you learn more about job rotation and how… Read more »
Your management team is great, but there’s always room for improvement. No matter how many years of experience your managers and supervisors have, it’s always important to provide ongoing training. If you haven’t been doing this, don’t panic, it’s never too late to get started. Here is Why Leadership Training is Essential and How to… Read more »
A federal holiday since June 17, 2021, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. You want to do something to appropriately honor this holiday at your workplace, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it. If you’re a private sector employer, deciding whether or not to give employees the day off… Read more »
You want every member of your team to feel like an equal. However, it’s possible each employee doesn’t currently share that sentiment. Therefore, it’s important to make diversity, equity, and inclusion — DEI — a priority at your company. Designed to create a culture where every person can thrive, DEI principles have an important place… Read more »
A recession might be on the horizon. In the past, high levels of inflation, combined with steadily increasing interest rates, have led to a recession. Many economists expect this to happen by the end of 2023, so it’s time to start preparing your workforce. Hopefully, you won’t have to lay anyone off. Even if the… Read more »
Being the boss isn’t always easy — especially in a challenging economy. When the company’s budget is tight, and layoffs always seem to be a possibility — or maybe even more than that — It can be hard to keep your team energized and engaged. This makes sense because working for a struggling company is… Read more »
As a manager, you’re very aware that a positive company culture isn’t something that just happens. The shared values, goals, attitudes, and practices that make your company unique were carefully cultivated to create a work environment you’re proud to oversee. However, things won’t just stay this way on their own. If you don’t constantly work… Read more »