You can’t escape the presidential election. Whether you are in a coffee shop or grocery store, the newspaper headlines regularly highlight the latest election news. In fact, even airports stream 24/7 news channels to traveling passengers. Furthermore, it’s impossible not to login to Facebook or social media without presidential campaign information being splattered across the […]
Category: Communication
Opening the newspaper, the gripping headlines of the latest non-profit housing article seem standard on the surface. As I read the article, I soon contort my face in horror. This article was not fact-checked and full of slanderous comments against many upstanding community officials. This begs the question: are local journalists able to abide by their […]
I have a 52-pound poodle that requires a ton of exercise to keep her happy and from destroying my backyard. Walking is not enough for this eight-month-old puppy, so we have to run. But, I can’t run fast enough (or long enough) to give her the exercise she needs, so I ride my bike while she […]
Have you seen the new movie “Inside Out”? No matter your age, this is a great movie for all ages. I won’t ruin the movie for you or give away any spoilers, but there are many deep lessons in the movie that I walked away with that can help you be a better employer. However, one lesson […]
In many parts of the world, July is the hottest month of the year. While we can’t do much to control the weather outside, there are many things we can do to help control the environment in our own workspaces, and we’re not just talking about the temperature, but workplace stress. In any company, there […]
Summer is typically a time to think about vacations, barbecues, the beach and other fun events. But, just like some children have to attend summer school, it’s time to look at some business summer school for your company so you can start educating employees. It’s been said that we are constantly moving towards something in […]
Spring has officially sprung and it’s time to spring clean your office or workspace – and we’re not talking about necessarily breaking out the cleaning supplies. Looking at any kind of big job may seem daunting, but spring cleaning an office is well worth your time and may just end up in extra productivity and […]
“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” The quote, attributed to Confucius, is sound advice. There are many fortunate people out there who have their dream jobs. On the flip side, there are many who abhor their lives but see no way to change jobs. Our advice […]
Ever hired someone stellar in the interview process but came to find out you made a horrible mistake? Surprisingly, this happens quite often, but why? There are many reasons why your new employee got hired but turned out to be a dud. Maybe you didn’t perform due diligence with reference and background checks or maybe […]
If you’re wondering if you should provide a Spanish job application, the short answer is yes! More and more of today’s potential workforce is bilingual, with their primary language being Spanish. By providing an optional Spanish employment application, you suddenly open yourself up to many more applicants that may otherwise not apply for your job […]