Empowering and leading others to do and be more.
The healthcare industry continues to be a very challenging and sometimes stressful environment. A leader within healthcare will need to ensure that processes and tasks are done efficiently and hospital models are learned correctly. It seems as though the industry itself is going through a progressive change as technologies and systems develop and new skills … 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
Millennials and Gen Z’s are often stereotyped as lazy by the older generations. However, according to a study by corporate HR advisor Bruce Pfau, evidence have shown that “employees of all ages are much more alike than different in their attitudes and values at work,” with analyst Amanda Kreun also saying that both millennials and … Read more
Every employee working at your workplace – from a simple technician to a richly experienced manager expects you to recognize his/her work and appreciate the efforts he/she puts in day after day for the success of your business. Employee recognition and reward is a process through which employers or business owners make a conscious effort … Read more
The ability to think creatively is essential within all areas of life. Creative thinking allows us to conjure up new, innovative ways of doing things, and this has proven to have a strong impact on business results. An obvious component of marketing and design, creativity spans beyond departments like these, well into internal strategies. For … Read more
Image source: Unsplash One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is the idea that it’s, somehow, a trait and not a skill. You see, while it is true that this comes more naturally to some, great leaders are not born, they are made. There are certain abilities, that make one into a great leader … Read more
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash When it comes to getting a promotion it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything you can be noticed in the eyes of your management team. With so many other people fighting for the higher positions, it’s easy to see … Read more
If you want to hire the best team for your business, it’s vital to make a good first impression. Especially if you’re competing for top talent in an in-demand marketplace, the hiring process is as much an interview for the company as it is for the candidate. That’s why it’s to important to deliver a … Read more
Making learning more fun and entertaining leads to much better engagement and knowledge retention. This is why educators are increasingly implementing gamification into their learning programs, be they classroom-based or online. Gamification means adding game-design elements to learning. Those include points, badges, levels, leaderboards, and even simulations that are just like video games. … Read more
Your employees are on the front line of your business, and the customer service that they provide will either make or break your sales and your reputation. This is why it’s absolutely vital that you not only get the right employees on board, but you also train them well and ensure high satisfaction levels at … Read more
There are so many factors to take into account when you are looking to hire the right person. Depending on the position you are hiring for, technical skills may be at the top of your list. Looking to replace a leadership position? Then you may be looking for a candidate with the ability to mobilize … Read more
Do your employees stare listlessly at the computer screens day after day? Do their eye’s glaze over in every meeting? If no matter how many cups of coffee they drink, your team doesn’t seem to liven up — you may have an issue with morale. While keeping projects going and profits turning is essential to … Read more
Being the boss can be hard. Sure, you’re at the top of the company, and you have a bunch of senior and junior positions beneath you, but you’re still the one who calls the shots and has to make the hard decisions. You delegate some of these out, but you’re still the one those very … Read more
Knowledge is power, and you don’t stumble across it by chance. According to Abigail Adams on Brainy Quote, “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Sadly, too many companies aren’t doing themselves and their employees a favor by providing a culture of learning. As … Read more
We all like to think that bullying ends in the playground at school, that when you graduate you are free from those who want to ‘tall poppy’ you – cut you down when you stand tall, that is. Unfortunately, no matter where you go in life or how old you get, there will always be … Read more