How to Create Workplaces Safe from Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As business owners, leaders, and managers, we get to know and care about the people on our teams. Most of us know that domestic violence is a reality but may believe it isn’t happening to the people we work with. So, I did some research to determine if…
Read MoreDo You Need a Reason to Celebrate at Work?
Getting outdoors during the work day feels like playing hooky from school, doesn’t it? If you need a good excuse to hangout outside today, look no further than your calendar because July is National Picnic Month! I’m always on the lookout for any reason to bring fun into the workplace. And what could be more…
Read MoreHow Physical Activity Fosters Productive Workplaces
How much better would your workday be if it included physical activities, such as snowboarding, skiing, walking, or ice skating? If you’re looking to create a workplace where team members work well together, individuals feel more relaxed and productive, and potential new employees are lining up at the door to join in, consider how physical…
Read MoreHow to Develop Outstanding Teams
If you have more than one person working on something, it’s just a matter of time before there’ll be conflict. From working with organizations employing small, medium, and large numbers of people, I’ve learned that as individuals with different likes and dislikes, we’re naturally hardwired for judgments. Those judgments, if not managed, can lead to…
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