3 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy
Retaining top talent is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. Based on research conducted among 600 businesses with 50-500 employees, 63% of companies reported having more difficulty in employee retention than hiring. Losing and replacing an employee is costly too. To avoid facing these issues, business leaders should know how to make and […]
4 Strategies to Help Your People Through Hard Times
We all experience personal problems at some point in our lives, and sometimes those problems can also affect our work. According to a study by inc.com, 47% of employees admit that their personal problems can impact their performance at work. As a leader, you have to show empathy to someone who is going through personal […]
5 Great Things That Can Happen When You Practice Gratitude
Practicing gratitude has incredible effects that can make a huge difference in your life, from improving your physical and mental health to building better personal and professional relationships. Plus, there’s abundant research to back up the benefits of practicing gratitude. What Happens When You Practice Gratitude Being grateful is a life hack that is easy […]
3 Predictions about the Future for Working Women
At the start of the pandemic, women were losing their jobs at a faster rate than men, giving rise to the term “shecession.” But the future of women at work is looking brighter than people predicted it would be a year ago. According to a research published by the Resolution Foundation in June, women’s average […]
Fuck the Mold: How Your True Self Will Lead to Greater Success
For the longest time, I tried to fit a mold. To be old enough. To be masculine enough. To be business-y enough. To be quiet enough. To be non-white enough. People kept challenging my career and worth for not being enough of one thing. I took pride in each new version of myself. I was […]
How to Develop Self-Discipline
Self-discipline sets you up for success in nearly all aspects of your life. When you have it, chances are you’re doing great at sticking to a healthy lifestyle, achieving your career goals and nurturing your personal relationships. We often think of people who are disciplined to be task-oriented and not likely to be the life […]
Top 3 UNprofessional Podcast Episodes
This week, I’m sharing with you the top 3 most streamed episodes of the UNprofessional podcast— featuring innovative human leaders who are not afraid to break the mold to achieve their mission. I hope you’ll enjoy and learn as much as I did in interviewing these amazing human beings. Creating an Award-Winning Startup Culture with […]
Why The World Needs More Female Thought Leaders
Half of the people living in this world are female. You’d expect that half of the thought leaders who inspire us would be women, too. Sadly, that’s not the case. Research by Instant Offices shows that 6 out of every 10 people worldwide who describe themselves as a thought leader on LinkedIn are male. In […]
How to Cultivate Respect in the Workplace
A positive work environment where people respect each other can significantly impact any organization’s productivity. As a leader, you can set the tone by managing employees in a way that they feel appreciated and well-respected. People are more likely to be more committed to doing their best at work when they feel valued and appreciated. […]
Are Emojis UNprofessional?
A survey dated 4 years ago indicated that using emojis at work made people seem “less competent,” but most young professionals gave emojis a ? . Then came 2020 and WFH, and now using emojis is a norm in our daily communication at work. One of the many things that changed due to COVID is […]
