These days, employers want to 'know' that their employees are working and doing their jobs, which typically equates to having butts in the seat. Leaders can 'see' what workers are doing and feel more confident that the work is getting done. This usually means these workers are sitting all day, not leaving their seats or …
Creating Checks and Balances to Ensure Task Completion
Routine tasks are a way of work-life, which are following systems and processes by the books. For some industries, this is a way of life, such as in banking or automotive, there are certain tasks that follow and adhere to strict guidelines which, if not followed, could be catastrophic for their consumers. But, as humanness …
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When Workers Are Empowered
Empowerment is a strong word; it means to give another the ability to make their own decisions, to work on their own as they see fit, and all without input or control. Their is giving empowerment to others as well as of the self. Both are very impactful in the workplace. When workers feel empowered, …
Even a Cat Can Get a Job
I'm always looking to see the latest news/trends that involve work and the workplace. A recent news article really caught my eye, as it said "Pa. program gives mean cats a chance to punch a clock." My initial reaction was 'huh?' It seems that cats who are unadoptable, such as those who swat or won't …
Post-Hurricane Anxiety?
I'm not sure who we've ticked off, but the weather has been crazy lately - hurricanes, fires, and now earthquakes. There are many who have been in the path of Harvey and Irma, and now Jose and Maria are playing havoc, messing with our safety and livelihood. I've been seeing more clients, as well as …
Being Generationally Biased Without Realizing It
I recently found myself feeling offended when a young person I know, and dance with weekly, questioned why I was still out later in the evening. When I asked him why he questioned this, he said "I'm young...." not going any further. I don't think he realized how offensive his comments were in what he …
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When Our Differences Matter
I'm sure by now you've seen the tragedies which occurred here in Orlando over the weekend; the first with The Voice's Christina Grimmie being shot after a concert, and then the biggest massacre in U.S. history took place Saturday night. We still don't have all the details despite living here. One fact, however, does seem …
How to Deal with “One of Those Days”
Have you ever had 'one of those days?' You know, the ones where the day starts out not on a good note and goes downhill from there? It seems that no matter how positive and calm you remain, nothing seems to work to feel better? And the more you try to overcome, the more irritated …
It’s March Madness – Don’t Allow it in the Workplace
I'm not necessarily a basketball fan, but March Madness is in play - this is when men's basketball competes to be named the best. It's been dubbed 'madness' as anything can - and does- happen with winners and losers never being a sure bet. The workplace can seem as if you're in a 'March Madness' …
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Using Outside Projects to Enhance Your Career
Do you ever wonder how you can increase your skill-set or knowledge base at work? Do you ever wonder how you can get extra experience so you can move to another level in your career path? Ever feel frustrated that you're not getting recognized for the work you currently do? One of the best ways …
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