We have names for the days of the week. Not just the typical Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday names, but nicknames denoting our view of the day in general. For instance, Wednesday is often known as “hump day.” Sunday has been referred to as a “fun day.” Even our popular music…

One of the most important things an employer can do is to understand, foster, and encourage their employees. The most effective way to do this is to conduct purposeful employee surveys. The information garnered from an employee survey can prove invaluable to the diligent and forward-thinking company. Here are eight…

You’ve got the best resources on the team. With years of experience and knowledge, they bring the right set of skills that help you achieve goals efficiently. But let’s face it; bringing the right skills to the table is no longer the only factor to meet your targets and align…

Project management software is the backbone of any business. It’s the way you manage your team and keep track of their work to know when things are going well or when you need to make changes. No matter how small or large, every company needs a good project management system…

As an employer, you want to ensure that your employees are productive, but you don’t want to micromanage them. …

Team collaboration requires active participation and engagement from your employees. But getting them to be participative shouldn’t be a demand from their superiors. Team collaboration will only be effective if it’s a voluntary action and desire from the individuals involved. The result of effective team collaboration reflects clearly on the…

Let’s face it: Maintaining a customer’s satisfaction over time is far more difficult than selling them a single item. Terms in sales may differ. But in my opinion, the true effort begins once the transaction develops into a partnership. You tell me which involves more effort: going on a first…

The number of remote employees in the workforce is on the rise as companies are realizing the benefits of distributed teams. Remote employee onboarding is crucial to ensuring that employees feel like they belong to a company and have all the tools they need to do their best work. The…

How do you uncover the secrets behind success stories? One way is to break down people’s daily routines. Project managers’ days are action-packed — full of problems to solve and people to meet. So how do they effectively bring order to such chaos? They prioritize ruthlessly. They follow strict timelines…