Goal-setting isn't just for New Years' resolutions. Setting goals in the workplace is crucial to motivating employees to perform at their best in their positions. If you're not actively helping your employees set and track their goals at the moment... (Read More)

There's no doubt about it: American workers are stressed out. It's estimated that work-related stress costs U.S. companies more than $300 billion annually in increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased health care costs and employee... (Read More)

Do your company's employees feel respected? Studies show many American workers in a variety of industries nationwide don't feel that way. The 'R' word — and a lack of it — continues to be one of the top sources of worker discontent. And... (Read More)

Each generation brings a new approach to the art of management. Generation Y — more commonly called the Millennial generation — is no different. Well, actually they are different in key aspects, and that turns out to be a positive thing in many... (Read More)

Feedback — in all of its forms — is critical to helping people identify their strengths and weaknesses. Delivered correctly, it can help foster professional growth and help companies become more successful. But most people don't like getting... (Read More)

Does your company have a positive emotional culture? A feel-good place to work can be a powerful business development tool, according to a 10-year study of the culture of companies in a variety of industries and locations. Researchers Sigal... (Read More)

Conflicts in the workplace happen on a near-daily basis for many companies, but many offices lack a clear protocol for managing and resolving these conflicts beyond "deal with it and get back to work." Workplace conflicts can lead to far-reaching... (Read More)

Being a good manager is made up of many skills. But what are some of the most valued to employers and employees alike? 1. Time management This might sound like a very specific skill, but good time management is indicative of several other... (Read More)

Employee morale can have a huge impact on the success of your company. However, many workplace leaders assume they're doing an excellent job as long as nobody complains. The fact that no one is voicing concerns, however, does not mean your team... (Read More)

Innovation is a hot business buzzword. Companies need to be innovative to stay competitive against other brands, to meet customer needs, to attract and retain the best talent. But is innovation necessary for management, or is it restricted to... (Read More)