From implementing wellness and sustainability initiatives, to leveraging technology investments and the growing freelance economy, the priority list of issues that affect the workplace and workplace happiness is as important as it is long. The Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a...
The hiring world has changed dramatically in the last few years and more changes are coming faster and faster. It’s time to rethink your résumé! If I could, I’d take my Men in Black neuralizer and erase everything you thought...
Delta is the worst airline with weather challenges. Consistently. All other airlines were running smoothly around the system right after “weather.” The other airlines are just full due to Delta’s cancellations! When Delta’s hub in Atlanta gets hit, they don’t...
When it comes to job satisfaction, certainly a number of factors come into play: Do I like what I do? Do I enjoy the environment I work in? Do I get along with my coworkers? One of the most important...
Welcome to the era of the video interview. Companies are increasingly using Skype, FaceTime or other apps to avoid the expense of ferrying promising job candidates to and from headquarters as part of the vetting process. When you boil it...
Did you know that 70 percent of employees report spending more than 40 hours a week in the workplace? And it’s not just to get ahead and climb the corporate ladder, as nearly half say they work extra hours just...
Business leaders and employers interested in building a virtual workforce are in good company. According to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, virtual team management is a skill among the top workplace trends for 2016. And Global Workplace Analytics,...
Did you know that financial literacy directly correlates to your personal and professional success? The bad news is that poor financial literacy in corporate America is negatively impacting most employees’ professional achievement. For example, many people start their first jobs...
It’s intangible benefits such as a sense of fulfillment and our relationships with our coworkers that cause many of us to love our jobs. And we feel satisfaction because we’re moving forward in our careers and our salary covers living...
Job interviews aren’t just about thorough preparation and quick thinking — although those aspects are certainly at the top of the list. There’s another lesser-known success factor that is often overlooked: The time of day the job interview is held....
The elusive traits that make up the “perfect” résumé seem to be ever-evolving, and it can be difficult to determine the best possible way to reflect your experiences and skills. What do employers value on résumés that separates future leaders...
Silicon Valley is synonymous with innovation, but exciting entrepreneurship is occurring all around the world. In places like Kenya, Indonesia, and India, emerging market entrepreneurs are pioneering new ideas and building companies that are moving the needle. Drones are delivering...
It’s no secret that many workers feel they are drowning in a sea of communications, unable to distinguish between important messages and those destined for the spam folder. The explosion of electronic communications puts renewed importance on every company’s internal...
Funding is a key ingredient in all entrepreneurial pursuits, whether you have a newly- budding business or an established company seeking financing for sustainable growth. But despite its necessity, funding can be difficult to access for a number of reasons....
As the job market continues to gradually improve, employers are being held by their staff to new standards for positive and engaging workplace experiences. Gone are the days where workers held on to their jobs for dear life. Instead, employees...
Maybe your firstborn child came into the world. Perhaps you had to care for an aging parent. Or, quite possibly, you just packed it all up one day and decided to travel the world. Whatever the case, people leave the...
You’ve launched a wellness program for your employees. You’ve attracted a set of early adopters, but your overall participation rates have plateaued. Does this sound familiar? Fear not, you’re not alone. According The State of Workplace Well-being survey, 52 percent...
You finally got that promotion and joined the ranks of first-time managers. Congratulations! This is a turning point in your career that will open new possibilities and help you grow in ways you never expected. It’s also going to add...