May 30, 1868, marked the first national observance - “Decoration Day,” to recognize and honor 623,026 soldiers who died during the Civil War, the deadliest war in American history. World War I and World War II together claimed the lives of 626,000 soldiers and servicemen. Our men and women in the armed forces continue to fight wars and die to [...]
A new employee’s first day of work entails filling out the necessary paperwork, meeting staff and a grand tour of the facility. Forward-thinking companies, however, know there are tangible benefits when they extend the onboarding process beyond day one. In order to retain employees, it is crucial to have a comprehensive, systematic onboarding plan that [...]
Do you use your vacation time, or play the martyr role and forfeit your time? If so, you’re not alone The State of American Vacation 2018 shows that 52 percent of American workers left vacation time on the table, which is equivalent to 705 million unused days and worth $62.2 billion “The United States is [...]
“Team Work” is a phrase commonly used in the workplace, defined as “the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective.” The process of encouraging a team environment in your company begins with first recognizing each person’s unique characteristics. Each person on your staff differs in appearance, personality and work ethic and has [...]
Daylight savings time signals the end of winter. It’s hard to believe that summer vacations are just around the corner. Employee vacations can wreak havoc - to avoid the hiccups; you need to pre-plan. Taking steps now will help your business function without skipping a beat and eliminate potential loss of revenue caused by staffing [...]
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” -Norman Vincent Peale Do you dread going to work each day? When you arrive, do you affix your eyes to the hands of the big black wall clock wishing for the little hand to reach five? Are you bored out of your mind with your tasks? Do [...]
The times are changing in the business world, and a company’s community involvement is no longer something that consumers and investors admire, it’s something they expect. What’s more, businesses that take an active role in the community by participating in events, sponsorships and other means can benefit in many ways. Cutting a check just doesn’t “cut [...]
In our last blog, we talked about the core principles of leadership; Today, we’ll expand upon the leadership role and discuss the process of becoming a thought leader. What is a Thought Leader? For those not familiar with the term, a thought leader is someone who others declare an authority in a field, topic or industry. [...]
Time is a precious commodity for hiring managers; to be more effective, you may want to begin streamlining your hiring process. As a result, you will uncover top-notch candidates in an extremely competitive field. Streamlining includes how you write your ad, where you post, how you find candidates, to the onboarding process. If a well-organized strategy [...]
“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” - Dwight D Eisenhower Visionaries fill the top leadership roles. Two notable figures in American history whose vision had a universal impact are Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy. Their speeches, (“I’ve got [...]
