Is a slice of pizza or a cheeseburger at the canteen how you take time off from your job? This is an example of what has been a common lunch break in many companies. But things are changing. Employers are increasingly committed to providing employees with unusual breaks from their daily routine, from sports programs to…
As a senior manager, you must wear many hats – fearless leader, networking expert, corporate strategist. And to boost the spirits of your employees and coworkers, sometimes you need to step up and become what we call a “mood minister.” How are your actions and feelings influencing the atmosphere at your office? How can you foster a happy work environment, and more importantly, how can you sustain it?
Unusual employee events are highly valued. No medium-sized company without survival training, no start-up without a ski jumping event… But does it really have to be this way? Can companies in competition for highly qualified employees not score with other benefits? Satisfied employees. Happy employees. Productive employees. What kind of boss wouldn’t like to see…
Almost everyone knows the feeling: your throat burns, you jaw begins to shake and your eyes water up. Sometimes, you just can’t help bursting into a flood of tears. The situation is compounded if it happens at the office – in front of your boss and work colleagues. It’s not only an embarrassing situation for…
Power dressing is for real. It is not lost on anyone including your recruiter. Our recommendation on this topic today is: be a power dresser and impress headhunters for management jobs! First impression is indeed the last impression in many cases. For a quick snapshot on why being a power dresser is important, we share some insights from headhunters on this topic.
In the application process many companies describe their culture in the most dazzling ways. For new employees, however, a rude awakening often follows. Have you embellished your company culture before? Best not to again, as this could have serious consequences. After only two months on the job, say goodbye to the new sales manager. What…
Some things are best kept private – recall Donald Trump’s infamous “locker room talk”? When situations like this arise they can be damaging to your reputation, so it’s best to be extra diligent in keeping your private affairs private. This principle also holds in business settings, especially when you’re trying to make your next career…
Millennials are now America’s biggest generation – isn’t it time we started paying more attention to the way we manage them? According to information collected by the US Census Bureau, millennials, who are categorised as being born between 1982 and 2000, now exceed 83 million, outnumbering baby boomers by more than 13 million. Click on ALLOW button to…
Most executive development programs take place in a training room. They involve lectures, role play, small group breakouts and case studies. But what happens when we disrupt the setting, and make learning physical and emotional instead of intellectual? We looked at a few unusual leadership training programs and learned how they provide unique insights into…
The best talent will always be richly rewarded. While companies traditionally lure and keep highly-qualified employees with generous salary and bonus packages, some are getting more creative with compensation…
