Do You Have a Workplace Mentor? You Should!
I consider it a great blessing in my life that I was born into a family of strong women. For me, the word “powerful” conjures up a variety of ideas, including “strong,” “classy,” “clever,” “taciturn,” and “smart,” among others. I’ve surrounded myself with strong women and developed a network of relationships that benefit us all […]
Dealing With Workplace Betrayal, Part 3 (Gossip)
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE THE CENTER OF GOSSIP For many years, I kept a tattered post-it taped to the edge of my computer monitor with one word written on it: GOSSIP. It lingered in my line of sight every working moment to remind me that no matter how much fun it is to […]
By 2020 Millennials Will Represent 40% of the Workforce. Are You Ready?
Industry experts predict that more than 86 million millennials will be in the workplace by 2020—representing a full 40% of the total working population. Is your workplace a talent magnet for Millennials? The best workplaces find ways to integrate their organization’s culture and mission. Unfortunately, most corporate offices appear and function much like they did […]
Leaders: How to Recognize Overfunctioning In Your Workplace
Do you feel burdened at work, or like you’re doing more than your share? You may be over-functioning. Taking more responsibility than is reasonable or realistic is sign of over-functioning. If you’re a leader or a hard worker and your tendency is to jump in and do the job, even when it isn’t yours, and […]
An Update on Hiring Our Veterans for Armed Forces Week
In January I partnered with Staff Sergeant, Jeffrey Baldovin form WERC (Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection) to bring you 7 reasons why you should hire a veteran. I want to provide you with an update on what I have done to advance my initiative to hire more people as we approach Armed Forces Week. Consistently Attending […]
Steps to Better Employee Onboarding You Need to Know
Companies spend ridiculous sums of money recruiting, hiring and marketing to potential candidates, and I find that most organizations fall flat with onboarding. Onboarding is where your organization is lacking. It’s a critical time for your new employee. It’s also their most productive. The first six months of an employee’s time with your company is […]
