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Human Resources Matters: What is a PEO?

Human Resources Matters: What is a PEO?

If the people in your human resources department have too much work and too little time, you may be considering hiring a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Of course, you want to make sure that you understand what a PEO is and what it can do for your company before moving

Tips To Provide Great Customer Service

Often, the difference between former customers and those who continue to return is often the experience that they have with you. If you are able to provide great customer service, you are more likely to have customers that can’t wait to come back! Though you may think that providing great

Tips to Manage Stress In the Workplace

Tips to Manage Stress In the Workplace

Stress in the workplace can really affect everyone. If you are having a bad day, it can rub off on everyone else until they are all miserable. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to manage stress in the workplace. Start Your Day Off Right.

Rebranding Job Titles a Challenge for HR

Rebranding Job Titles a Challenge for HR

A new trend in the workplace–rebranding job titles to add a bit of charm, fun, or humor to the workplace– can both attract younger workers, impact innovation, and give staff a light-hearted look at leadership. On the downside, however, rebranding job titles can lead to confusion and misunderstood expectations. New

Grow Your Business Faster, and Have Fun!

Grow Your Business Faster, and Have Fun!

What is the secret to having fun at work while you are busy growing your business? One professor at Harvard Business School claims the good-for-business secret involves hiring rebels. In her book, Rebel Talent, Francesca Gino tells us that rebels break through limits and achieve good outcomes. What is a

Showing Vulnerability Makes a Strong Business Leader

Showing Vulnerability Makes a Strong Business Leader

Everyone has experienced an emotional wound at some point in their life, including those who lead and manage others. However, this emotional pain doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It can help business leaders make genuine connections with others as well as help them learn to be an even

Why You Should Be a Coach to Your Employees

Why You Should Be a Coach to Your Employees

Maybe you’ve heard of employers who take on the role of coach in the workplace. And maybe you rolled your eyes, thinking that coaches belonged at the football stadium, not in your office. Instead of dismissing the idea of coaching, take a look at the ways your employees can benefit

5 Unusual Ways to De-Stress During the Work Day

5 Unusual Ways to De-Stress During the Work Day

When stress leaves you feeling wired, exhausted, or defeated, you need to find some way to calm down. High levels of stress will slow down your productivity and decrease the quality of your work. So take a minute to read these unusual methods of keeping your cool at work. 1.

Do Monetary Incentives Increase Motivation?

Do Monetary Incentives Increase Motivation?

As a business owner, it’s important for you to have motivated employees. You feel great when you go to work and you sense an air of enthusiasm around you. It feels good when employees come up with new ideas, are proactive and take the initiative to improve things. But often,

What Does it Mean to Be an Authentic Leader?

What Does it Mean to Be an Authentic Leader?

It’s hard being a leader. People look up to you and follow your example. They notice when you make mistakes. They probably talk about you when you’re not around. You have a responsibility to set a positive attitude in the workplace, even when you don’t feel positive at all. All