September 9, 2020
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index increased in August as the US employment picture improved. “Despite the rise in new Covid-19 cases at the beginning of the summer, job growth continues to gain momentum: the Employment Trends Index increased for the fourth consecutive month,” said Gad Levanon, head of The Conference Board Labor Markets Institute….
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
Dreading your next conference call? Do your meetings always feel chaotic? Are they unorganized? Does it feel like no one is in charge or is paying attention? You can increase meeting success while decreasing stress by spending a bit of time before and on your call more efficiently. This way, your colleagues and clients are…
Read MoreAugust 24, 2020
In today’s knowledge economy and times of uncertainty, building a culture of in-house innovation in which employees are encouraged to embrace change, learn, and collaborate is critical to survival. This culture can’t be created if feedback is perceived negatively or delivered poorly. Here are some considerations for building a feedback culture: Constructive feedback is a…
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020
Is happiness something we can learn? Health scientists says yes—and by adopting a positive outlook, entrepreneurs can better face difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. People tend to think happiness just happens, but it’s actually something you can develop with practice, and the benefits touch pretty much every part of your life. Research shows those benefits…
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