Mitzi Branvold

Regarding innovation and change, organizations start with great intentions. However, when new initiatives fail, it’s easy to become discouraged and revert to the status quo. Change management requires a strategic and systematic approach for it to be effective. What is change management? According to TechTarget, change management is a systemic way to transition or transform […]

Businesses often deal with interns that deplete the office coffee pot or spend more time reading through social media than actually working. But, building a successful internship program, however, need not be an impossible task. You can build an internship program that draws motivated applicants who are ready to learn and contribute to your company

When an organization undergoes frequent and significant changes, it can often result in “change fatigue” with employees. The continuous need to adapt to new processes, remember other interdepartmental changes, and keep up with fluctuating expectations can lead to resistance. This fatigue can put a damper on morale, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Sometimes, structural changes

Retaining your best employees is crucial for the success and growth of any business. Losing top talent can lead to decreased productivity, decreased morale, and the costly process of finding and training replacements. Here are some tips for how to retain your best employees: Offer competitive compensation and benefits This is often a top concern

People love their pets, and they love being allowed to bring their pets to work! When someone brings their pet to work, their stress levels drop right away. Petting a cat or dog, playing with them, feeding them or taking them for a walk can induce a sense of well-being. Additionally, pet guardians love to

No matter what kind of position you work in, it’s necessary to minimize workplace negativity. For someone in a managerial position, workplace negativity can really get in the way of productivity. It can also create an unhealthy work atmosphere and infect workers who weren’t initially negative. Eventually, negativity can spill over from the workforce and

Millions of individuals around the world are victims of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it’s vital for employers and community leaders to understand the effects of domestic violence and be aware of the resources available to those who’ve experienced it. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 9

Generation Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2002, and people in this generation have already joined the workforce or they’re planning to in the near future. The workplace expectations of this generation may differ from other generations, and since Gen Z is the future, it’s important to cater to their expectations to help build

[3 of 3 – Continued from Part 2] 12) Could you describe what the company does to someone who has never heard of us before? When candidates apply for jobs, they often apply for dozens at a time. Some meticulously research each one, some do their research once they get the call-back for an initial

[2 of 3 – Continued from Part 1] 6) How did you handle a previous disagreement with a team member? Teams must be able to work together, and that sometimes means working through a disagreement. Ask your candidates how they have handled team disagreements in the past. Let them frame a story and their actions