Is Your Business Ready for Flexible Work Arrangements?
Flexible work arrangements have become a common workplace practice as organizations seek to attract and retain top talent. Both employees and job candidates now see it as a highly desirable job perk; in fact, flexible work hours and [...]
What Do You Want?
I have noticed numerous publications and articles lately that have been about the subject of goal setting. This seems fitting given the time of year. A new year is a fresh start and a blank slate. The calendar [...]
Getting yourself engaged in your work
We talk a lot about what companies can do to foster employee engagement. This conversation is important because there is so much that can be done, easily and inexpensively, by business leaders and managers to foster engagement in [...]
Great Managers Drive Engagement
Manager-employee relationships are powerful. They help drive strategy, get the necessary work done and shape workplace culture. In addition, the relationship an employee has with his or her manager has a significant impact on an employee’s work experience and the [...]
How Engagement Affects Business Results
In 2012, Gallup, a company that is widely known for conducting surveys, undertook a major research project in the area of employee engagement. Their report, released in 2013, is called The State of the Global Workplace. In this [...]
Employee Engagement is Good Business
The following article was published in the Building Blocks Magazine, Vol. 12, No.4, a publication of the Greater Toronto Apartment Association. In many business articles today, a common topic that is often spoken of is how to [...]
Free to be me… at work!
I had the opportunity recently to experience an inspiring McMaster Business School Women’s Breakfast session with keynote speaker, Megan Hoernke, Leadership Coach. With humour, passion, and conviction Megan spoke about authenticity in the workplace and allowing your [...]
Bottom line: Skilled managers get the job done
When managers fail, companies feel it. The workplace becomes unhealthy, employees become unmotivated, productivity declines, and loyalty dwindles. However, when managers are skilled things get done. Skilled managers provide direction, distinct purpose, and structure to work activities. [...]
Finding Downtime: Are You A Master Or Servant To Your Time?
After a relaxing holiday break that included spending precious time with family and friends, I felt renewed and ready to jump back into the swing of things. I actually felt like I missed work, my routine, and being [...]
