The year already seems to be flying by, and summer is around the corner. Don’t let the urgency of the ‘Virus’ keep you from essential preparations for the future. Before you know it, temperatures will be high, and most likely, your need for summer staffing support will be as well. Whether it’s because summer is
Daylight has sprung us forward, and the trees are flaunting their pretty colors. The time has come for the annual clearing out. The yearly purge. Spring Cleaning. Besides, we all seem to have extra time right now with the stay-at-home edicts. Perhaps you are thinking of your pantry or the deepest, darkest depths underneath your
“The American spirit is stronger than stone and mortar, tougher than steel and glass, and more enduring than any pain or suffering that can be inflicted on our national conscience.” – Olympia Snowe As both the fears and the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic sweep across our nation, how are you responding as
Chances are, with COVID-19 still a raging presence across the country, you are now required to run your business from your home at least part of the time. You’re in good company – this is a new experience for countless people across the world as quarantine measures fall and stay in place. Setting up a
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller We are living in challenging times. Many businesses are temporarily closed. Schools are shut down for the remainder of the school year. Churches have switched to only
One of the best defenses that we have in waging war on COVID-19 is proper sanitization. As an employer, part of your role is protecting your employees as best as you can. Try these tips for increasing cleanliness in your workplace. Hand Washing: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the first defense mechanism is
A skills gap occurs when employees or prospective candidates don’t meet the required skills and needs of a company. There is a wide variety of theories and debates about why, or when this is happening. Unfortunately, the solution can be challenging. For starters, knowing the skills your business requires, (and conveying that knowledge via adequate
Hey there! Congrats on your new job! Nothing quite beats the satisfaction of working, earning, and receiving the nod from the boss over a “job well done.” The question is… how does one receive such a nod? Being an employee is now the given – that is what you have just become, but becoming a good employee is
Last week in Part I, we offered insight to team leaders. Today, we are directing our thoughts to the individual team members. As an employee, you are part of a team. And whether you always enjoy it or not, being part of a team teaches us much about human interaction and ourselves. Being part of
As a leader in your company, bringing your people together into a strong team is part of your role. While every type of organization has a different objective and structure, there are some things that all great squads share in common. A Unifying Purpose In all likelihood, your team will consist of people very different from yourself
