As a leader, you’ll figure out pretty quickly that most people are more willing to do what you ask them to do if you give them the right carrots — that is, incentives and rewards. Both psychology and economics back up this approach with nudge theory, which involves presenting positive…
Getting back to business as normal in a post-pandemic era
Well, folks, it’s been one heck of a year…but we’re finally reaching the Covid finish line (knock on wood). The vaccine has been rolled out, restrictions are beginning to lift, and business is starting to go back to “normal.” But in order to get back to business as usual, you need…
How I transitioned from a solo entrepreneur to a team leader
At age 17, I signed up as a freelance editor on my first freelance platform. From my senior year of high school through most of graduate school, I enjoyed taking various copywriting and editing jobs on these platforms, but dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. I started a digital-marketing…
12 budget-friendly ways to prioritize employees’ mental health
While many large companies may have the resources to offer funded relaxation retreats or other extensive mental health perks, it can be difficult for small businesses to find ways to offer similar benefits without those same resources.
So how can a small business owner prioritize the mental health...
6 workplace style myths you shouldn’t believe or practice
How maximizing your well-being will enhance the growth and profits of your company.
I have always assumed that strong work relationships are the key to productivity, as well as you feeling good and having fun at work…
What does it take to keep your employees from leaving? 5 strategies centered on mental health
If you think your workforce is free of behavioral health struggles, think again.
Although the repercussions of the pandemic may not fully play out for years, one thing is clear: you cannot ignore the mental health of your employees…
Should you talk about your side hustle during a job interview? Here’s what experts say
Over the last year, due to a combination of financial need and having more time on their hands during lockdowns, many Americans turned their creative passion projects into lucrative side jobs. And now in today's tight labor market, many of those people are poised to find a new...