Leading with emotional intelligence: As we continue to navigate shifting worker-employer relationships, workers expect leaders to be more transparent, authentic, and empathetic. Leaders need to invest in building higher degrees of social awareness and self-awareness. These are key factors in building more inclusive work environments and creating workplaces that workers…
Some of the best interactions I’ve had in an office environment aren’t in a meeting, but over lunch or in a hallway conversation. Some of those are spontaneous, but some of them are specifically about training interpersonal skills and learning something new.
2021 has been called “The Great Resignation” with many employers facing significantly higher turnover numbers than they’ve previously experienced. I expect this trend to continue for some time. Many employers have signed up for the utopia of a remote or remote flexible work model but we don’t yet know how…
As companies grow far beyond the startup stage, they will do everything they can to hang on to that startup state of mind, by empowering the entrepreneurial spirit. They’ll do this by structuring smaller, more entrepreneurial teams to deliver results. …
Weathering the dynamic changes anticipated for tomorrow’s workplace and workforce will require a group effort. Employers and employees need to connect on the tough issues and work together to find solutions for the challenges that will likely emerge. …
One thing the pandemic proved is that our childcare system is incredibly fragile. With the norm now being for both parents to be working, the need for reliable childcare is more important than ever. …
Office Space On-Demand. It makes sense that if there are more digital nomads and freelancers, employers won’t be able to predict how much office space they’ll need on a continual basis. Therefore, more and more companies start renting flexibly on a monthly basis, depending on project workload which reduces fixed…
For young professionals who are uncertain about their career path, I would suggest taking a few classes in areas you are interested in to see if your interest continues after you’ve been immersed in the topic. …
College is antiquated, expensive, and takes too much time. If you want to be a doctor or lawyer, there may be no other options to get into the profession. However, suppose you’re going into the tech world or other specialized jobs like marketing, advertising, or skills like photography. In that…
Training will be critical to help people rise up the economic ladder. Providing staff the ability to sharpen their skills or gain new experiences and skills will be critical for growth. …
