For some, the idea of hosting one more Zoom happy hour might make you cringe. For others, the idea of bonding with coworkers is a holiday tradition and navigating it virtually is just one more 2020 challenge to problem solve. Here are some ideas for ways to get your teams excited about virtual holiday parties. … Read more »
There’s nothing like a crisis to shine a light on priorities. Whether your business is suffering from the global impact of COVID-19 or is facing other huge shifts in the industry or business, you can turn your challenging circumstances into an opportunity to improve your organization. Improve collaboration It’s possible that during business as usual,… Read more »
Effective onboarding is key to getting new employees up to speed, setting expectations, enabling them to make an immediate impact, and creating collaboration within teams. If your organization is hiring, here are some tips to transition to successful remote onboarding or make your current remote processes more effective and efficient. Start with the right equipment… Read more »
Job interviews are the key to success in your question for employment and career achievement. It’s one of your first impressions with a company and a chance to help your potential employer understand how your skills and experience align with what they need for their current openings. It also is your opportunity to show your enthusiasm for… Read more »
Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19 Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused a health crisis but has also caused an economic crisis. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves out of work and many more have been left… Read more »
Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and… Read more »
Making a Successful Transition What happens when a star technical staffer is suddenly promoted to management? Typically, expectations run high. A sense of excitement develops in the department. Senior management eagerly anticipates the results their new star will produce. And then reality hits…Most newly minted managers find the transition from technician to manager to be… Read more »