Lessons for the Toy Industry in a Post-Toys R Us World
In March 2018, we learned that “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid,” would be heard no longer—retail giant Toys
How to Inspire an Ownership Mindset in Your Employees
Organizations and teams that inspire an ownership mindset, where ideas are encouraged and initiative is commended, are more successful than those that don’t. However, you
Four Tips to Boost the Confidence of Your Team
Studies show that confidence increases productivity at work. Self-confidence causes you to choose more challenging tasks, which make you stand out amongst your peers. According
The Positivity Pledge
We all know the power of positivity. We recognize we should always look on the bright side, turn a frown upside down, and keep our
Good Leadership is the Key to Employee Retention
High retention is most often an issue of leadership. The key measure of your effectiveness as a leader lies both in the results your team
Establishing Mutual Commitments Part II
Part one of this post explored leadership strategies to improve employee morale and retention. Getting feedback from your team emerged as a valuable tool in
Turning the Grind Into the Goal – Part II
In part one of this post, the focus was on the pursuit of happiness or finding joy in your work as a way to succeed at
What Do Excellent Candidates Want?
Good candidates are attracted to a company with a competitive compensation and benefits package. They are also likely to be interested in the location of
Understanding Candidate Expectations
Candidates have high expectations. And that's natural and to be expected, right? So what's the issue? The important thing here is to be aware of
Five Tips to Motivate and Retain Great Employees
So you’ve vetted and hired some great talent – congratulations! Now how do you keep them motivated and engaged? How do you keep them employed