March 3, 2019 March 3, 2019 Management and Leadership Three ways to make the onboarding process less painful These subtle but powerful changes to the onboarding process are easy ways to bring someone new into the fold By Jean Hsu
January 15, 2018 January 15, 2018 Business Solutions What’s the difference between an estimate, quote, and proposal? Find out the key contrasts between these terms By Nick Darlington
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 Stop the disengaged employee After working hard to build a successful, groundbreaking startup, it might be easy to assume that your team members are as excited about your company as you are. Unfortunately, employee disengagement can arise within even the most dynamic companies. Find out what some of the warning signs are and learn how to fix employee disengagement […] By Jessie Cohen
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 How to stop office gossip Gossip, in general, is a terrible thing. It ruins relationships, friendships, and projects large and small. It hurts people deeply, and it can forge boundaries between people so intense that there is no hope for repair. Gossip in the workplace is a particular problem. In a busy working environment, you can have a solid mixture […] By Jessie Cohen
June 27, 2017 June 27, 2017 Three different managerial styles and how to handle them Different managerial styles It is difficult enough to make sense of the varying personalities in an office. When people with various managerial styles work together to direct the workflow, it’s important to understand the differences. By understanding the many styles of management, you learn to respond to them well and develop positive relationships with colleagues […] By Samantha Pena
June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 Do job titles still matter? A great job title can make an open position look much more attractive, helping your company find a new employee with better skills. For example, secretary sounds like a job title from the 1950s for someone who does simple tasks like typing dictation. An office administrator or office manager often does similar tasks, but the […] By Samantha Pena
June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 Management and Leadership What Type A employees need from you Employees with a Type A personalities can seem like a lot to deal with at first, but often, all they need is someone to understand them. If you give them the right guidance and work with them in ways that suit their personality as well as yours, you just might find yourself with the most […] By Jessie Cohen
June 8, 2017 June 8, 2017 How to delegate work on your team Business owners and managers might find it difficult to let go of tasks that other team members can handle on their own, especially if those tasks fall outside an employee’s typical set of responsibilities. However, delegating work allows you to make the most of your team and force employees out of their comfort zones. By […] By Samantha Pena
