June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 What to do when you’re unhappy with your job When you’re unhappy at work, self-reflection, honesty, and action will help you find purpose and fulfillment By Jessie Cohen Personal Growth Career
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 Job perks employees actually want Some of the best job perks are the ones you may not expect By Jessie Cohen Entrepreneurs Small Businesses Leadership
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 Eight traits of an entrepreneur Entrepreneurs have an eye for innovative business opportunities and a desire to drive change, but they can also have a range of personality types and come from all kinds of backgrounds. So what defines a great startup founder? Find out which essential skills and characteristics every small business owner needs to become a successful entrepreneur. […] By Jessie Cohen Leadership Small Businesses Entrepreneurs
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 When to go to HR for a problem Some people believe you should only go to human resources when you have a major problem. In theory, small issues or minor changes could be handled internally or looked over. However, there are many instances where employees legally need to alert HR about a change. Furthermore, a problem that seems minor could actually be a […] By Jessie Cohen Talent Impact
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 How to give a TED Talk Here’s what you need to know if you get the rare opportunity to give a TED Talk By Samantha Pena Leadership Innovation Culture
June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 How to recover from a bad meeting Middle managers spend an average of 35 percent of their day in meetings, while upper management spends more than 50 percent of their day on calls, in meetings, and talking in groups. Are you able to give up a third or half of your day to wasted time and bad meetings? If you’re attending bad […] By Samantha Pena Productivity Leadership
June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 How to ask the right questions in a meeting IN THIS STORYClarify the purpose of the meetingQuestion the questionsBroaden your groupDraw in quiet participantsLook to sustainability and scalabilityLook for faultsIdentify the next step Meetings are a major part of most businesses. According to Verizon Business, Americans attend an average of 61 meetings every month. Only about half of in-person meetings take place on-site. Others […] By Samantha Pena Productivity Leadership
June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 Holiday gift ideas for employees Everyone likes it when they get extra money or bonuses for the holidays. Bonuses even boost employee productivity and morale. Even inexpensive gifts for your employees can show you’re thinking about them during the holidays. Gifts for coworkers A gift card is a great way to show you’re thinking about an employee without worrying that […] By Jessie Cohen Small Businesses Community Entrepreneurs
