You may think vision boards are cheesy, pointless, and unsuccessful, however, they offer a great avenue to organize your goals for the next year. A vision board is quite literally a physical representation of your goals. For a vision board to actually work effectively, you have to engage with it. It should serve as motivation to work toward your goals and make them a reality.
It seems as if the COVID-19 business shutdowns are far from over. With a new strain of COVID-19 appearing in the United States, it’s safe to say that employers should be prepared for potential shutdowns. After all, in December 2020, employers are said to have laid off upwards of 140,000 employees.
With that being said, as an employer, it’s important to understand what direction you should go in terms of furloughs and layoffs regarding your workforce. In some cases, furloughing employees might be more beneficial for both you and your employees.
I think we can all agree, 2020 has thrown us some serious curveballs. However, there is still so much to be thankful for. According to Harvard Health, the practice of gratitude is strongly associated with greater happiness, and I think we can all agree we would love some of that right now.
Integrating purpose into your workplace attributes to a better company culture with employees who are engaged and excited about work.
COVID-19 has completely changed the way most people work. Even if you are someone who has worked from home before the pandemic, there are quite a few more hats to wear with the kids home, you work staying from home, and potentially your partner also being home. This sudden change means that you are juggling being the best employee, teacher, parent, chef, and everything else that goes into functioning optimally in this environment. This can not only feel overwhelming, but it can also feel impossible. Here are a few of our favorite work from home with kids tips to help you survive and hopefully thrive this stay-at-home order.
Hiring the right talent is an essential task for creating a successful business. The steps to employing talent that will help you succeed can seem challenging. Here is an overview of the steps to take to intentionally hire the people that will help build your company.
First, be honest and clear. Begin with the job description. Start with a job description that details precisely the role responsibilities and expectations. Describe how your company functions and how potential employees can see themselves fitting into the company culture. A large portion of companies (51%) do not offer a branding message that is clear and concise. Once you have posted your job applications, be sure to update your job board at least every 15 weeks to ensure applicants are up-to-date.