3 Ways to Attract and Retain Top Talent
With the Great Resignation shifting the balance of power to employees, companies need to rethink their strategies in order to attract and retain great talent in a very tight labor market. The power shift and the effects of remote work during the pandemic have changed employees’ priorities. The candidate in front of you now is […]
4 Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams
Remote work is here to stay. Based on the 2021 Remote Work & Compensation Pulse Survey by Salary.com, 48% of employees have a desire to work fully remote and 44% favor a hybrid work model. 51% of employers who were surveyed support the hybrid work model, but only 5% are saying that a fully remote […]
Top 3 Things Employees Want to See at Work
The Great Resignation in 2021 brought a tight labor market with over 11 million job openings waiting to be filled. Employees now have the upper hand in picking roles they want. In order for companies to attract and retain great talent, they have to rethink their strategies and make sure they accommodate what employees want […]
6 Post-Pandemic Predictions Business Leaders Should Know
The business landscape remains unpredictable and ever-changing, but this year we have been getting a much clearer picture of the post-COVID world. Here are business trends that we will continue to see as we emerge from the pandemic. 1. Social media’s influence will continue to rise. According to Statista, in 2022 internet users in the […]
Why I Don’t Use Clichés and Buzzwords
One of the principles I live by is to not speak using clichés and buzzwords. The definition of the word cliché itself will give you an idea of why effective speakers and savvy writers avoid them. A cliché is something that’s become so overused that it has lost its ingenuity and impact. And as a […]
Fire Drills, Shit Shows, Smoke & Mirrors: Problems in Company Culture and Leadership
I recently caught up with a Scaling Up Coach, and he told me that in his annual planning with a company they made the statement that “they are firefighters.” His response was “You fight fires for business?” And they said “No, we’re just really good at putting out fires.” This opens up a larger conversation […]
The Way Forward: A Call for Femininity in Business
“When women rise, so do all of us.” A 2019 study by S&P Global Analysis reported that companies with female CFOs are more profitable, and in the 24 months after the appointment of female CEOs, there was a 20% increase in stock price momentum. According to a McKinsey report, $12 trillion could be added to […]
Growth Can’t Be Self-Sacrificial by Courtney Branson
In celebration of International Women’s Day yesterday, we’re featuring a female thought leader who is on a mission to bring soul and femininity back to the workplace through empathy and awareness. Here’s another blog takeover by Courtney Branson. Today she shares how important it is to prioritize your mental health in our pursuit to be […]
Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of UNprofessional: Revisiting Our Top 5 Episodes
We’re dedicating this week’s blog to celebrate one awesome year of the UNprofessional podcast. From topics like creating intentional culture in the workplace to starting your own business to using art as a resource for front-line workers during COVID, it’s worth taking a look back at our top episodes from season 1. How do you […]
Beat the Winter Blues: 4 Ways to Stay Motivated at Work in the Winter
With winter’s cold weather, shorter days and less sunlight, you and your employees may feel more lethargic and irritable than usual. This mood shift known as “winter blues” may affect your team’s productivity. According to research done by the project management software company Redbooth, winter is the least productive season in the workplace. Here’s how […]
