Mitzi Branvold

All business is governed by time. Managers and team members typically have an eight hour stretch of time to get the job done for a particular day. A routine schedule of progressing through the day likely devotes particular times to morning meetings, start-up procedures, amping up for the “busy” period, allocating breaks and lunches, and […]

Any boss can tell employees what to do. But they can’t make employees do it well, with a good attitude, or with enthusiasm. For that, you need a leader. In the words of Theodore Roosevelt, “People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” But how do

A great resume is crucial to landing a new job, but building a strong resume can often feel difficult and overwhelming. When you’re looking for a job, the last thing you want is to be unsure if your resume hits the mark. Every application you put out relies on the quality of your resume, so

Even before the era of COVID-19, organizations had begun to ponder how their workforce would shift as new technology made remote working a possibility. While the technology was available, adapting workplace policies, systems, and procedures to function from different locations across the world was a very different challenge. Adapting to a new remote normal, though,

Here is a little something to help guide those of you who are resuming business during COVID-19. A lot of what’s covered are some simple steps that can help mitigate your employee’s risk from COVID-19 and keep everyone safe during these trying times. Here’s a short list of what’s covered. OSHA requirements New screening procedures

In times of distress, empowering your employees is more important than ever. When everyone is stressed, productivity suffers and morale plummets. How can you help? Building relationships both with and among your employees is key to a healthy workplace and company survival. How can HR empower employees during disasters? Let employees know that you care.

If you’ve led a team for any length of time, no doubt you’ve dealt with an employee’s personal trauma or a difficult time for the business. But how does this change when everyone is facing a crisis together? Not surprising, the key word is together. The better you are at keeping everyone focused and moving

In recent times, many companies have had to make adjustments to accommodate employees working from home instead of keeping them in a traditional office setting. While having employees working from home can be beneficial, this presents unique challenges for those in management. It can be more difficult to keep tabs on how workers are using

The workplace as we know it has completely altered in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether your company has been offering remote and flexible working for years, or your company culture leans towards a traditional office-based workforce, coronavirus has forced new challenges on all organizations and employees nationwide. Though it seems we can’t escape

Sometimes, during challenging times, you are forced to maintain distance from other people and continue working from home. Many people find this very difficult. They’re not used to being home everyday, and it can be tempting to just let go completely. You might find yourself oversleeping and spending the whole day in your pajamas. You