The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a series of unique obstacles for most businesses. During these unprecedented times, companies have been forced to implement remote working and telecommuting measures for the first time. As a result, some employers have found themselves without a proper remote work strategy. In the absence of well organized plans, some business […]
People Skills
3 Perfect Gifts for Employees During the Pandemic
It has been a crazy year! A year in which working from home became the standard and celebrating the holiday abroad was no longer an option. Also 2021 will be a little different this year… Unfortunately due to all restrictions, we can’t celebrate it together with all our loved ones. A big disappointment for all […]
7 Success Factors When Your People Are The Solution
The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what […]
This Is The Phrase That Persuades
It’s not a magic bullet; it is very powerful. For years I’ve shared with individuals and audiences a phrase that – when used appropriately, correctly, and at the right time – might just be one of the most persuasive phrases possible. Yes, even with those people who can otherwise just be difficult to deal with. It’s a […]
Co-opetition – Why You Should Collaborate With Other Businesses
The power of partnership between business can transform and disrupt industries. Co-opetition, or sometimes co-opetition, is a portmanteau of cooperative and competition, and describes the concept of collaboration between businesses who may otherwise be considered as competitors. While on the surface, it may seem like these are two opposing concepts, competitors can often benefit from […]
9 Steps to Improve Employee Performance and Efficiency
Employers can improve their bottom line by getting more out of their current workforce. It isn’t necessarily accomplished by increasing work hours; these days, workers often spend more than 40 hours per week on the job, whether in the office or at home. So how can managers and leaders boost employee performance while saving time? […]
4 Ways To Boost Your Marketing Team’s Productivity
Maintaining productivity in any team is difficult, but even more so within a marketing team where there are smaller teams within, yet everyone still needs to be aligned. And with the recent pandemic and people dispersed across different locations, this has become increasingly more difficult. However, there are some ways that you can boost your […]
Restoring Client Trust is More Important than Ever…Trust Me
Recently, I read the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Brand Trust produced by Edelman, a leading global communications and advisory firm specializing in brand promotion and protection. The report found that only 57 percent of American consumers “trust most of the brands they buy or use.” Even worse, just 46 percent of global consumers […]
Your Company’s Reputation=Your Reputation
People associate companies with their owners now more than ever. In the past, you might not have been able to tell who ran the world’s largest businesses, but now they are even more famous than a lot of celebrities. The likes of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are all well-known figures in their […]
Spotting the Signs of Office Romance
There are many ways to meet a prospective mate or someone you may be attracted to. Opportunities are everywhere. You may be jogging in the park, waiting in line at the market, meet someone at a party or through friends or relatives. However, most people spend large amounts of their time at work. Whether your […]
