By Garrett Herschleb Give Them a Reason to Look Forward Employee retention is based on more than monetary compensation. Money is of course the root reason of anyone’s employment, however, if money alone is the mode of employee retention, your workers will flock for the first job that offers better pay or comfort. People need […]
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Updated November 2025 The challenges of recent years—loss, uncertainty, and change—have reshaped how we connect. From grieving loved ones lost to Covid or other, to navigating workplace shifts, we’ve learned that personal relationships at home and work matter more than ever. Most of us spend more time with colleagues than our lived ones, so it […]
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On vacation for July 4? Doesn’t matter. Chances are you’re not working too hard anyway. There’s no stopping the lazy days of summer from seeping into the workplace. Since you’re already slacking, here’s a quick look at what’s behind America’s favorite summer day off: 1. Fake news? Well, kinda. John Trumbull’s 1818 oil painting is […]
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There’s no shortage of tools in the box for managers to help shape employee behavior. Bonuses and incentives, pink slips and reprimands, the carrot and stick: which tool is the most effective for improving job performance? In a Freakonomics podcast episode entitled How to Launch a Behavior Change Revolution, psychologist Danny Kahneman discusses the forces […]
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Bash millennials at your peril. They are on the right track. Often characterized as a disruptive force in the workplace, the younger set are redefining the workstyle for mobility and more adaptability. The new way of working is not only more productive, it creates happier employees who agree that flexibility and time off rather higher […]
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Satya Nadella rose to CEO of Microsoft in 2014. While some critics view Apple and Google as the ultimate winners in tech company competition, Microsoft has no shortage of recent successes. The Xbox, for example, dominates its niche, netting profits in the billions as the company continues to research and develop cutting-edge gaming technologies. After 43 years […]
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When corporate trainers are charged with building relationships among team members, it’s no surprise they turn to interactive team building exercises to get the job done. Cooperation vs. competition is the name of the game. Employees who trust one another naturally work better together. When work teams get along and morale is high, companies naturally […]
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By Jessica Genereaux The corporate training environment is evolving as today’s workers continue to reflect a greater world of diversity — and a broader spectrum of learning styles. Likewise, today’s employees also require a wider range of training options. Here are five emerging trends in 2017, paving the way for more diversity in corporate training […]
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It's a tall task when a new manager takes over an intact team, especially when its faltering. Here's how you can spike team performance by sticking to principles and creating a new culture where individuals and teams can flourish.
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