In the United States, just 63% of surveyed workers agree that their workplace enables them to work effectively. That means that for over 47 million American workers, the office is simply not good enough. * What can business owners and/or office managers do to fix this problem? As it turns out, there are many things … Read more
Moving office is always an exciting time for a business but it can also be stressful. There is a lot which goes into an office move, whether it is within a building or all the way across the city to new premises. Here is everything you need to think about when preparing an office move … Read more
Being able to make strong eye contact with others is one of the best skills you can develop, for both your personal and professional lives. Because humans are such social animals, we can tell a lot about how another person is feeling just based on their eyes. This is why people who are afraid to … Read more
Image Source: Pxhere Introversion and extroversion are often poorly conceptualized. These personality types aren’t defined by being shy or outgoing. They are instead about where you derive your energy. Introverts find their energy from being in their own thoughts. Although leading may come second-nature to extroverts, introverts may find things a bit more difficult. Follow … Read more
Image Source: Unsplash If you’re new to the world of freelancing, you must know how to protect yourself both legally and financially. When you’re a freelancer, you’re your own boss. This means that you are responsible for all the risks that come with your job. If you don’t prepare for these risks, you could lose … Read more
If you feel as though your team is not communicating well, or if mistakes are being made through lack of communication, then there are a few ways that you can improve this. Take a look below to find out more. Establish a Foundation One way for you to improve your team’s communication would be for … Read more
Leadership is an ever-evolving concept in the workplace. It can differ from day to day, between workplaces and even in your understanding of the concept. Understanding and being able to achieve an effective stance as a leader, then, can be all the harder for this reason. With that in mind, here are some of the … Read more
We analyzed how more than 4,000 companies use skills assessments on Vervoe, particularly employer and candidate preferences, and wanted to share the results with you. Here are some of the most interesting things we learned: COMPANIES Hiring funnel The first step companies tend to replace with skills assessments is phone screening. Intuitively this makes sense … Read more
These days it seems like we’re surrounded by successful startups, with new and convenient living solutions being announced every day. However, the truth is that only 10% of startups are able to make it out of the gate each year. Because the early stages are so dependent on seed funding, many startups are shut down … Read more
Image source: Unsplash.com Most people would agree that the most important asset of any company is its employees. Therefore, it comes as no surprise just how important it is to hire the right people in the first place. Not only do your employees make your business go round, they are also what gives it … Read more
Celebrity chefs, from Anthony Bourdain to Guy Fieri or Sami Nosrat, became who they are by way of creativity, passion, and determination. Despite the type of cuisine or journey to success, there’s no one path that’s right. Often, the road to stardom or success is long, winding and full of road bumps. However, celebrity chefs … Read more
You may think the road trip you have planned is just that – a trip that’s all about driving from one destination to another. But taking a trip along the road is the perfect opportunity to build up your leadership skills. Whether you already spend much of your time in a leadership role or are … Read more
Do you have a passion for pets and wish you could spend more time with them? If you do, you’re in luck: There are a slew of jobs out there for pet fanatics just like you! From dog walking to pet grooming, a lot of pet occupations are flexible enough that you can work them … Read more
In the current competitive climate of business, retaining employees is the key to success. If you want happy and productive employees, you have to put in some effort to make them feel welcome and appreciated. It’s not as difficult of an endeavor as you might think, there are a few secrets here and there that … Read more
Welcome to the modern age of business, where you don’t only get to rent out offices for daily operations but get into staff leasing, too. Staff leasing is a new way of outsourcing your talents through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), who can double as an HR or recruitment partner. This can include anything from accounting … Read more