According to The American Institute of Stress, 80 per cent of workers feel stressed on the job today, and nearly half say they really need help to cope with their stress load. As companies move to combat the negative impact of stressed workers on their productivity (stress is linked to lost time, heart attacks and hypertension), many of them are turning to an age-old practice … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Tips for Building Brand Awareness
You’ve worked hard to build your brand. You‘ve identified a target market, built a solid product or service offering, and gone above and beyond to ensure your website is full of actionable information that leads to conversions. Now it’s time to take the next step---to focus on building brand awareness. Not sure where to start? Follow the tips below for attracting attention … [Read more...]
Tools for Maximizing the Success of Your Small Business
Sponsored by Sage: In business, as in life, we benefit from having certain tools in place to help us reach our goals. We talk about surrounding ourselves with reliable support systems---networks of people who are vital to staying in tune with our goals, and moreover, to reaching those goals in a timely manner. Similarly, the success of our small businesses depends on … [Read more...]
Is It Time to Change the Definition of Project Success?
According to McKinsey, 70% of projects fail to deliver what was intended. It's a figure we're all too familiar with, but how do you define success? Is your version of a successful project one that comes in on time, to budget, and has delivered the quality of operational improvement set out in the original business case and project plan? These are common measurements … [Read more...]
Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2015
The annual ranking of the top 50 companies for diversity was released by DiversityInc this week, and for the second year in a row, Novartis Pharmaceuticals took the top spot. I always say, "A diverse team is a strong team," but it's important to remember that diversity doesn't only refer to gender, ethnicity, and so on. A diverse team will include members with different … [Read more...]
3 Key Steps When Transitioning to Full Time Entrepreneur
Moving from a full-time job to becoming your own boss as an entrepreneur is both challenging and exciting. Here are three important things to keep in mind as you make the transition to ensure it's smooth and successful. 1. Soak up Information Corporate America has tons of information to offer. If you are working a 9 to 5 job with the intent to become an entrepreneur, be sure … [Read more...]
Take Control of Your Business Career with Self-Education
Sponsored by lynda.com: Mark Twain once said, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education,” and that insightful quote is even more valid today than it was when Twain first stated it. Today, business people who focus on continuing their education outside of traditional classrooms are uniquely positioned to seize new opportunities and reach the highest levels … [Read more...]
Does Your Website Need All the Bells and Whistles?
In this day and age everyone knows you need a website. The problem comes into play when you don’t know the first thing about website development. The other day I was working with a client who wants a new website. After I performed a website review, she realized why her website wasn’t working for her. As we talked about changes, she asked me to visit a site she really liked. … [Read more...]
Want to be a Freelancer? Read This First
Last year, the number of freelancers reached a 40-year high: 15% of the U.K. workforce identifies as freelancers. In September 2014, I joined the ranks of the 4.6 million people who choose to be their own boss. If you're yearning for the greener pastures of a life spent working independently, now may well be a good time to make the switch. What Will You Do as a … [Read more...]
Common Recruiting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Successful recruitment is an important part of helping your business thrive, but it’s not an exact science. Even some hiring managers with the best of intentions make costly and frustrating recruiting mistakes. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common recruiting mistakes and how to make sure you don’t make the same blunders. 1. Making Judgments Too Quickly Based on … [Read more...]