Business executives and leaders often talk about the importance of critical thinking to their organization. But the truth is, few address how to promote critical thinking in the workplace among their teams. Critical thinking, or the ability to make informed…
Every person in the world has probably lied at one time or another. White lies, jokes, and pranks are examples of such fibs. Lying at work is a serious offense that can cause problems for many people, however. Lying at work…
Everyone who has ever worked a job has had positive and negative thoughts about it. One subject that crosses people’s minds is, “What would you like your manager to do differently?” Here’s some information about how employees think, how to…
A typical managerial role involves supervising and managing people. There are other complex and high-responsibility tasks within the role that managers have to perform, but the job generally involves overseeing subordinates. You may wonder if carrying a manager title without direct reports is possible,…
Small business owners and human resource staff know how tricky it can be to throw a successful office party. Apart from ensuring that the introverts among the staff don’t feel overwhelmed by a party that is too outrageous or requires…
Having a diverse workforce is only a tiny part of the gigantic workplace relations pie. It’s not enough just to have a variety of people in the building, as that won’t make relations harmonious. You’ll also have to consider that…
Leaders and managers at many companies impart stories about leadership and teamwork. These stories may be shared during the onboarding process, at staff development events, as part of a corporate retreat, or on an occasional basis. These parables or allegorical…
A controlling management style that leans over into micromanagement can cause severe problems. In the worst cases, it’s not just the direct reports that suffer, but the whole business. If there’s just one bad apple, that can be bad enough…
“Inefficient Knowledge Sharing Costs Large Businesses $47 Million Per Year.” That’s the headline from the Panopto Workplace Knowledge and Productivity Report. Just that one headline alone shows the benefits of knowledge sharing, but there is more. Research from Whale also found that “employees spend…
As many businesses start returning to the workplace or employing some form of remote or hybrid work, one thing remains the same – employees who feel as if they have too much on their plate. It is important to understand…