Why should small business worry about documenting?
Often small business owners think they don’t need to worry about documenting employee processes or issues. With only one or a few...
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What benefits can small businesses provide?
Small organizations sometimes struggle with recruiting employees. Owners ask what benefits can small businesses provide to entice...
What does it mean to be civil?
Are you doing anything in your organization to define what it means to be civil? The question as to what civility even is has come up a...
What can a small business do for Employee Appreciation Day?
Employee Appreciation Day is upon us, so in what ways can small businesses celebrate? Ideally, our employees feel appreciated every day,...
What does transparency mean?
Companies and employees talk about transparency, but what does transparency mean? To me, being transparent means being open with goals...
Encouraging diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
How do we encourage DEIB at work? We talk a lot about these issues and how best to encourage diversity in thoughts, actions, and ideas...
Every Man (Dog?) for Themselves
Recently, we were cooking something in the oven and drippings at the bottom of the oven from a prior baking experience caught on fire. ...
Declutter and Improve Staff Skills!
It’s the time of year for me that I like to try and declutter as much as possible and, coincidentally, it’s National Clean Off Your Desk...
Setting Manageable Resolutions
Many of us want to start the new year fresh and have grandiose plans for how much we’re going to change/improve. At least, that’s my...
Fresh Starts and New Employee Resources
As we wrap up 2023 it’s a good time to review your hiring practices and think about your employee goals for 2024. Are you maximizing...
A Season for Giving
As I make preparations for the holidays, I’m reminded of all the gifts I’ve gotten through the years. The gifts that stand out the most...
Run On!
I participated in the BMW Dallas Marathon this weekend, having run the half marathon for several of the past years, and I was reminded...
National Cookie Day--How sweet it is!
I was looking at the calendar for inspiration and saw that it was national cookie day--one of my favorite food groups! Homemade cookies...
Let’s have fun (just not too much . . . )!
It’s the time of year when holiday gatherings and parties are in full swing. But have you talked with your managers about what not to...
Being Grateful
Who doesn’t want to feel valued and appreciated? It’s that time of year and a good time to reflect on how you show your appreciation to...
The Great American Smokeout
The third Thursday in November is designated as The Great American Smokeout by the American Cancer Society. The event focuses on...
What did you do with your hour?
Once again, we’ve experienced the fun of turning back the clocks. I’d like to think I utilized that extra hour wisely, but honestly, not...
Give Back to Gain
As we get closer to the holidays and year end festivities, it’s a good time to encourage ourselves and others to support those who may be...
What are we missing in Return to Office discussions?
I’ve looked at a lot of the issues around returning to the office and, full disclosure, I do believe at least some sort of in-office...
Look around to see what you're missing!
Those who know me know I enjoy running (yes, I freely admit there’s something wrong with me). I started running several years ago and...
Things to Ponder
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