Only 3.6 percent of US white collar employees worked from home half-time or more in 2018 according to Global Workplace Analytics estimates. New data is not yet available, but virtually everyone reading this article has anecdotal evidence, earned through hours of peering into a home-monitor-delivered Zoom meeting with a dozen or so colleagues all squinting back…

Is a “new normal” emerging that will permanently alter the way the world’s leading businesses and industry groups plan and execute conferences, conventions, and face-to-face regional, national, and international gatherings? Will the army of corporate and lodging industry meeting planners soon be flooding LinkedIn and executive recruiters with their resumes as their jobs and their…

The coronavirus pandemic has placed heavy burdens on business leaders. The sheer size of the outbreak and its unpredictability generate fear among employees and make it challenging for executives to respond effectively. But during a crisis like COVID-19, people look to their leaders for direction and compassion; they need to have confidence in their ability…

Since experience with remote workers is not commonplace for all companies, we compiled a list of best practices for you to consider in order to maximize both production and effectiveness. If properly executed, an office can also maintain an air of normalcy and connectivity. If you don’t currently have video conferencing capabilities, some free resources…

Before putting together any plan for organizational change, it’s crucial that you collect data from employees and other key stakeholders. Why? This information can ensure you achieve your organizational goals. Notably, the success rate of positive transformation at businesses is low, according to the Harvard Business Review. The publication reports that only about one-quarter of…

Imagine this scenario: your company is preparing for organizational change now or in the coming months. Maybe you need to restructure in order to drive greater productivity and revenue. Or perhaps change management is necessary at your firm to complete a large merger or acquisition, smoothly and effectively. Regardless of the reason(s) for business transformation,…

Throughout history, the greatest leaders have also been motivators, able to encourage others to work toward a common goal. This ability to motivate has largely been a result of solid communication skills. Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, two of the most effective leaders in history, approached challenges in different ways, but both excelled at communication….

Strong leadership is a key element of an organization’s success, yet how leadership should be demonstrated is something companies are constantly evaluating. We talked with Deborrah Ashley, MBA, an authority positioning strategist, to learn what leadership qualities big brands are focusing on, how businesses are nurturing and retaining their managers, as well as areas in…

Anyone from the professional world has undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Employees leave managers, not companies.” While data from a Gallup study indicates that nearly 50 percent of Americans have in fact left a job at some point throughout their career as a direct result of something a manager did or didn’t do, there is a…