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People learn and grow at a different pace. So how do you help an employee who isn’t learning fast enough? According to Executive Coach Anne Sugar, there are two actions that you can take to close the learning gap, since it’s your responsibility as a leader […]

It’s no secret that companies in every industry are having issues finding, attracting, and hiring great talent. While the jury is out as to why this is happening, one thing is for sure – once you find a ‘keeper,’ it’s in your best interests to ensure that […]

According to a survey by MetLife, the most coveted employee benefit is free time.  Unlimited paid vacation is the most desired benefit, with 72 percent of workers surveyed saying they’d want it over things like rewards for healthy living, paid sabbaticals, or on-site services like childcare.  […]

As reported on MSN.com, church minister Lydia Sohn interviewed congregants who were in their 90s on what they’ve learned during their many years alive. Here within lies the key takeaways.

• Their biggest regret? Relationships that haven’t worked out positively, whether they were between siblings, significant others, friends, […]
  

Brand loyalty.  Historically, customers rewarded consumer product companies with their consistent purchases.  But times have changed.  According to Catalina, a consumer loyalty firm, 90% of the leading household goods brands are losing market share.  Why? Lack of Loyalty. Consumers are not as loyal to brands as they […]

As we head back to the office, the time is ripe for some lessons in office etiquette. I recently read that 18 percent of people have eaten a co-worker’s lunch.  You may be wondering what this has to do with Employee Engagement and my answer is, “Everything!”

When […]

In my frustration about the fact that so few people return messages nowadays, as I was raised that it’s rude to ignore people, I turned to the internet to get some answers.  I landed on an article in Psychology Today, which pinpointed three key reasons why people […]

CNN interviewed a young man who started a junk removal business with a beat-up truck.  Entrepreneur Brian Scudamore now owns four brands with 250 franchises across the United States, Canada and Australia.  Recall 1-800-GOT-JUNK?  That’s him and his 5,000 employees, who will haul in $400 million this […]

In addition to rising populations, so too is the average life expectancy.  Switzerland, Singapore, Australia, and Spain round out the top five at an average of 83 years old.  While this is positive data, many employers underestimate the struggle that employees face balancing their personal, professional, and […]