It used to be that office etiquette seemed inherently understood: you don’t microwave fish; you greet each other with a smile; you listen...

In working with employees, we look for specific skills sets in hiring, but what are soft skills and why do they matter? Soft skills are...

Some managers and/or staff may ask what exactly is HR and why do I need it in my organization?  First, consider HR as Human...

In a world of divergent opinions often clashing and creating chaos, what can we do to encourage conflicting ideas at work in a way that...

Summer can be a busy time with the differing schedules and longer days, so how can we use that to boost employee morale?  When it comes...

Burnout and stress should have us considering ways to encourage mental and physical health at work. Why should managers consider these...

Virtually everywhere I’ve worked, there’s been at least one toxic employee.  If you don’t work with one, you’ve certainly heard of...

As we get closer to the summer months (come on heat!), it’s a good time to think about working with interns at your organization.  But...

What are you doing to encourage leadership in your staff?  Regardless of experience level, all staff can utilize leadership skills in...

As news of layoffs, tariffs, potential recension, and other information bombards us, how do managers help staff in uncertain times? ...

Having recently returned to work, I am reminded what it means to take time off.  Ironically, I started writing this a couple of weeks ago...

There’s been a lot of discussion about AI and how it will affect our lives, and I’ve seen various articles discussing whether Human...

Unfortunately, in today’s environment, we do need to think about how we can keep employees safe.  We should not just assume we won’t have...

It can be easy to tell someone they’re doing a good job, but performance feedback for someone who’s not working to expectations is much...

At a time when we’re setting new goals and ramping up for the year, how do you motivate your employees to do the same?  And what...

As time passes, it’s important to reflect on the year with employees.  What was learned? What mistakes were made? What successes were...

Unfortunately, getting scammed is a real possibility these days, so we need to talk with employees about scams and how they can affect...

Why and how can managers practice thankfulness with employees?   As we move into the season where saying thanks is more top of mind, how...

As we get closer to the holidays, cold and flu season, how do managers deal with absenteeism?  We’re at a time of year when there are...

As we get closer to the end of the year, what type of year-end reflection can lead to new year success?  How can you wrap up the year in...