When businesses shuttered across the country back in March, it wasn’t clear when employees would be headed back into the office, if ever. While the dust is still far from settled, many companies are starting to prepare for eventual re-openings of the in-person offices — if they haven’t done so already.
Making the wrong hire is more than just a waste of money. Here’s why
Hiring the wrong people can cost you much more than lost wages. It can impact every part of your business and cost you in ways you might not realize.
As a business coach for high-growth companies, I work with organizations that are often starving for...
8 ways to work smarter and improve productivity
We all have the same amount of time in a day, and there is no way to get more of it. It doesn’t matter how successful or wealthy one is — we are all capped at 24 hours per day.
We have to subtract some for sleeping, eating, commuting and just living day-to-day lives — the time left for entrepreneurial tasks is rarely enough.
Your resume probably needs a pandemic makeover. Here’s where to start
Resumes are critical documents in your career-building path, but they’re a special focal point for many right now. That’s especially true if you’ve been laid off, otherwise lost your job, or if you’re simply wary about the future of your current employment.
How COVID-19 unveiled the intense need for creative work
As the COVID-19 outbreak became more and more serious, companies learned a valuable lesson: the difference between success and failure is creativity.
People in creative industries have seen their work undervalued for decades. Artists, photographers, writers and more are expected to work…
To lower your employees’ stress, raise your standards
Asking more from people is a sign of love.
"Everybody is stressed" used to be hyperbole. But today, it's reality. And none of us know how long this is going to last. Between working remotely, homeschooling our kids, health concerns, racial tensions, economic challenges,...
How to stay creative when your team is working remotely
The 90-year-old Radio Flyer factory in Chicago is an exemplar of onsite innovation. Brainstorming takes place in the Engine Room, which is awash in whiteboards and Post-it notes. CNC machines and 3-D printers chug away in the Prototype Shop. In the bright, airy Play Lab, staff members observe children scooting around on the company's...