New to the Job? Ways to Improve Your Observation Skills

New to the Job? Ways to Improve Your Observation Skills

The most important thing you can do at the beginning of a new job is to observe. Think of the Alligator as it floats on the lake with just its eyes and ears above the water. Alligators and their cousins, crocodiles, have been around for millions of years while other...
Things Only Bad Bosses Say to Their Employees 

Things Only Bad Bosses Say to Their Employees 

Good managers are easy to spot. They say things like “Great job!” and “How are you doing?” all the time, because they know how to interact with their teammates and how to listen to them. They know that encouraging their teammates is the most important part of a...
Value-Based Decision Making

Value-Based Decision Making

Hiring new employees means a disruption to your existing team. When planning for a new hire, culture fit must be combined with skills to build a cohesive team. A good team requires surrounding yourself with people whose skills are complementary to each other, who...
Benefits of Volunteering with Your Co-Workers

Benefits of Volunteering with Your Co-Workers

Have you thought about volunteering with your co-workers before? According to the 2017 Deloitte Volunteerism Survey, there are many benefits to having employees volunteer together. Most employees found that volunteering together is a better morale booster than other...