Digital workforce automation has reached new heights. A decade ago, the nature of software in business was quite different. Most software applications were installed locally on computers. The platforms used were limited to a selection provided by a small number of really big tech companies. The software provided was often difficult to learn and maintain. [...]
Job security is something that employees and unemployed people deal with at least once in their life. For the vast majority of people, low job security is very stressful. Not surprisingly, being dismissed is one of the most stressful events in one's life according to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Life Stress Inventory which ranks events or conditions based [...]
Employee Ownership Culture Development Developing an employee ownership culture has many benefits and advantages. It increases productivity, innovation, and leadership in the workforce. This kind of culture can thrive in the corporate world and in the small business world. By empowering employees with a means of achieving ownership, your organization can rapidly change from an uninspiring [...]
7 Traits of High Performing Teams High Performing Teams are Purpose Built High performing teams aren't built in a day. It takes a lot of effort to build one from scratch. In this article we explore the 7 traits of high performing teams so that you can start to form your own. By building a top [...]
Stress in the workplace is bad news for everyone. By everyone, that includes those within the organization and those on the outside as well. Customers, suppliers, and even random visitors will experience some of the negative effects of stress that affects staff. It can drive away customers, tarnish the organization’s reputation, and lead to high [...]
Neglecting self-awareness is a major mistake for anyone to make. It diminishes one’s influence on others and is a sign of low emotional intelligence. While it is disadvantageous for anyone to lack self-awareness, it is especially important for managers and executives to prevent themselves from losing their sense of self-awareness. Often a lack of self-awareness [...]
Recently our partner organization's chairman, Bill Bonstetter, wrote a great brief on the importance of personal accountability. In Bill's words, "If you hire for one skill and one skill alone, please let it be this: personal accountability." What is personal accountability? Personal accountability can be defined as taking ownership of one's thoughts, behaviors, actions, and performance. [...]
