It’s hard being a leader. People look up to you and follow your example. They notice when you make mistakes. They probably talk about you when you’re not around. You have a responsibility to set a positive attitude in the workplace, even when you don’t feel positive at all. All
Change usually occurs slowly, day by day. So you might not always notice it happening. But if you look back at your workplace five years ago and compare it to your workplace now, you’ll notice many changes. As a business owner or manager, it’s important for you to keep track
How is the modern workforce different from the workforce that went before? Are millennials different from their predecessors in any significant way when it comes to work? Do they have a stronger work ethic or a weaker one? Are they more inclined towards certain professions than others? Are their expectations
Some people don’t even realize when they are stressed out. They get so caught up in their tasks and in the stressful feeling generated by them that they can’t pull themselves out of the moment for long enough to realize that something is wrong. It’s only when they start having
You might think that it’s not possible to be strong and kind while running a business. Most people believe this to be the case. And, in general, when you think of a boss, an employer or a supervisor, you think of someone authoritative as opposed to someone kind and genial. But why
When someone at the office gives you negative feedback, what’s your first instinct? Maybe you want to spit out a quick defense, such as, “I’m not like that!” Maybe you want to counter the criticism with some negative feedback of your own for the other person. Or maybe you want
Motivation is an elusive thing. Sometimes, even when you’ve been sleeping enough, eating well, exercising, taking time out for yourself and your friends and family, you might not feel motivated to work. You’re doing all the right things that people say you should do. You’re leading a rounded life. You
Human resources departments have been challenged by a rapidly diversifying force that is working across multiple territories, platforms, and through changing job structures such as remote work by employment or contracting. These workplaces have the potential to create agile, highly motivated and tech-prepared employees. But challenges include unifying systems, languages,
If you want to run a successful business, there’s no better way to do so than by consulting successful business owners. This way, you get advice straight from the horse’s mouth. After all, if you wanted to be in a successful relationship, you would probably take advice from someone who
Chatbots are, for modern businesses, a gateway into the many uses of AI already up and running in the business world. These programs, developed through research into natural language processing, can imitate human conversation and solve tasks using an automated structure. Chatbots (bots is short for robots) can assist HR
