Think All Your Meetings Are Productive? Think Again.

The average employee spends 31 hours every month in meetings that don’t add value. That’s almost an entire workweek lost every single month. This figure comes from a study published by the Harvard Business Review, which highlights how much time is wasted in unnecessary discussions. According to CBS MoneyWatch, citing research by Professor Steven Rogelberg from UNC Charlotte, unproductive meetings cost U.S. businesses $37 billion annually,...

How do you deal with backstabbers?

It can be very hurtful and frustrating to realize that someone you trusted or cared about has betrayed you, especially if it happens repeatedly. You may feel angry, sad, confused, or even guilty for letting them do it. You may wonder how to cope with the situation and whether you should forgive them or cut them off. It is absolutely normal and valid to feel hurt and angry when someone betrays you. Don't try to suppress or deny your emotions, as...

Recruiting Best Practices

Description Research has shown that the success of an organization is closely tied to the quality of its employees. A recent study found that employers who excelled in recruiting experienced 3.5 times more revenue growth and twice the profit margin of other employers. But acquiring the right talent can be a challenge. Employers must decide what type of people they want to attract, what recruitment message to convey and how to reach the targeted...

Allyship to Create a Better Workplace

Allyship to Create a Better Workplace sets organizations on the right path to foster a work environment where their Diversity, Equity, and strategic Inclusion (DE&I) efforts can be openly explored. Allyship is defined as an active and consistent practice of using power and privilege to achieve equity and inclusion while holding ourselves accountable to marginalized people’s needs. This one-day workshop will enable people to connect...

Developing High-Performing Virtual Teams

For millions of employees worldwide, working from home (WFH) is the new daily reality. In addition to our connected colleagues, our new co-workers are now partners, children and possibly pets. Our scheduling and space are subject to different distractions and disciplines. Virtual teams have become an important building block of successful organizations. Whether the focus is on service, quality, cost, value, speed, efficiency, performance, or...

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