Motivation

Even those folks who love their jobs working at the best companies in the world face the occasional bad week at work. Although some personal responsibility may be the cause, more often, it’s beyond their control — it’s “the perfect…

Start-ups and small businesses can struggle with high costs of keeping talented employees. The best team members often want a significant benefits package including things such as substantial health insurance plans, sophisticated retirement plans and extended time off, but these…

Motivation is a highly valuable skill to have in the workplace. It provides you with a reason to do your job well and can aid you in moving forward with future career goals. But it's not always easy to be…

While most businesses were historically owned and run by men, times have changed. Today, there are roughly 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. These businesses employ nearly 9 million people and generate more than $1.7 trillion in revenue. Additionally,…

Most everyone has experienced an underperforming or lazy colleague that somehow did just enough to stay employed. Working with a lazy coworker can be extremely frustrating and trying, but it certainly shouldn't be debilitating. The good news is that you…

The yearly celebration of National Nurses Week begins on May 6th and then wraps up on Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12th. Many offices, hospitals and clinics are planning ways to raise awareness, and recognize, the important role of nurses…

As someone who has managed a few offices in the entertainment industry, I noticed the breakroom was where all employees went to at some point throughout their day and the reasons varied. Some office workers enjoyed the opportunity to step…

Announcing employee accomplishments to customers and the general public helps improve staff morale and generates beneficial PR for small companies. Surveys show that recognition is a key factor in keeping workers happy. Employees who receive promotions, obtain industry certifications, speak…

Starting a new job is like being the new kid on the block. There are new faces to recognize, new names to learn, and new routines to become familiar with. It can be challenging learning the ropes but equally exciting…

Regardless of how optimistic we are, there are moments when positivity seems to evaporate from our world.  Negative behaviors and attitudes can creep in at any time. So how can we manage negative feelings while elevating our self-worth?  Constructing ourselves…

Your employees are essential to keeping your business running, but when you’re busy it’s easy to neglect letting them know they’re appreciated. Many employees only hear how they’re doing with their evaluation…or sometimes not at all. Showing appreciation can do…

One way to improve employee morale, build camaraderie and increase worker health is to hold a team wellness challenge. Placing staff members into two or more teams and rewarding them for healthy lifestyle activities is easy with a little planning,…

Now that the old year has passed, it’s time to think about New Year's resolutions. Each year, we strive to be better in some way – and resolutions assist our self-improvement plan. However, not all of us have learned how…

Planning and hosting a fun work or team outing for a small group (less than 50 people) can turn the best of us into a Grinch, but with a few how-to tips, you can create a fun and memorable event…

Too much to do, with so little time? Do you feel like taking breaks during your work day will put you behind? After all, we live in a world that glorifies being “busy” like it’s a power player. If you’re not…

The office environment has changed dramatically over the past few years, as businesses have discovered how much more productive everyone can be when they work together. Many aspects of today’s open-plan offices aim to encourage collaboration, even as teams are increasingly…

Biking to work can be a great lifestyle change that makes you healthier in body and mind. And that's not just an anecdotal statement: it's backed up by real science. A study by the British Medical Journal followed a large…

Almost everyone wants to grow, develop, and most importantly earn more, but how do we get to where we want to go? Motivational business speakers will tell you that the most important thing you can do to advance your career…

Stocking your office breakroom with drinks and snacks that help your employees be more motivated and energized is important. Those who spend a majority of their day at the computer need to keep their energy up! With all that time…

Years ago, I worked for a company that had created a committee to improve working conditions for its employees.  We sat in a conference room once a month and talked about programs like the Employee of the Month program, and…