Exit Interview: Many companies do not perform this simple but very useful task. An exit interview can give you interesting feedback, if the employee that is leaving feels safe enough to be truly honest about their reason for departure. Collecting feedback as to why people leave your organization can be very helpful in making different […]
Personal Tip – One of Those Days – Aug 1/23
One of those days: Ever have one of those days… We all tend to know what that little phrase means. It means that absolutely everything that could go wrong does and no matter how hard you try or don’t try – that theme continues throughout the day. Well, yesterday was “one of those days for […]
Business Tip – One Bad Apple – July 31/23
One bad apple: This is an age old expression and still holds true to this day. The bad apples metaphor originated as a warning of the corrupting influence of one corrupt or sinful person on a group: that “one bad apple can spoil the barrel”. Excerpt taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_apples#:~:text=The%20bad%20apples%20metaphor%20originated,apple%20can%20spoil%20the%20barrel%22. This is something that definitely happens […]
Personal Tip – Nature – July 31/23
Nature: This last week, I have been able to get back out in my yard! I have been spending time weeding my garden, taking off the dead leaves or stems and cultivating the ground around the root to refresh it as it has been hot this past while with little rain. Last year, I removed […]
Business Tip – Exceptional Leaders – July 29 & 30/23
Exceptional Leaders: This is something that has significantly changed throughout the times. If you google this subject, many different articles and ideas come up, and every one of them seems to have a bit different idea or concept. Here are a few different links to the different ideas. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlyfries/2018/02/08/8-essential-qualities-that-define-great-leadership/?sh=254827093b63 https://online.champlain.edu/blog/top-qualities-of-a-great-leader https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/leadership-qualities-great-leaders/ As you can see […]
Personal Tip – Online Safety – July 29 & 30/23
Online Safety: As I was working on the Business Tip / Opinion of the day – the 4 R’s of safety, I came across this interesting website and it gave me the idea to share and discuss this topic. The 4 R’s of online safety, which I am just learning about after reading this article. […]
Business Tip – Exceptional Employers – July 28/23
Exceptional Employers: What makes a workplace great? Every year, there are articles printed about the best companies to work for – what makes the criteria for those results? https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabethbrier/2022/10/11/meet-the-worlds-best-employers-2022/?sh=126e5090c086 Looking at different websites, they seem to have some similarities on topics and some differences. Excerpt below taken from: https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/articles/what-makes-a-company-a-great-place-to-work#:~:text=A%20great%20workplace%20is%20all,which%20they%20like%20their%20colleagues “A great workplace is all about: […]
Personal Tip – Living the Dream – July 28/23
Living the Dream… Are you? or is it just a sarcastic phrase you say to yourself and others? Think about it… What would make that statement come to life in your life? Questions to Ponder: Are you happy? Are the things you are doing in your life bringing you joy and peace? Do you enjoy […]
Business Tip – Exceptional Employees – July 27/23
Exceptional Employees: I have worked with a lot of truly amazing people throughout the years. When I first started out in business, companies were very good at rewarding good behaviors, work ethic, attitude, punctuality, and so on. Nowadays, things have changed. It in my opinion, has millenialized – not that it is a word, but […]
Personal Tip – Time is short – July 27/23
Time is short… Since the beginning of this year, I have personally known quite a few people that have passed away. All between the ages of 48 – 66. Too young… After the pandemic and that, it gets you thinking differently or at the least it changes your perspective. Time is short… make the most […]
Business Tip – Changes to the Industry – July 26/23
Changes to the Industry: Many times throughout history, there are changes that go on in different industries. During the past few years, as we worked our way through the pandemic, changes have happened in order to keep up with things that are going on. It has more or less been a forced change on many […]
Personal Tip – Showing Appreciation – July 26/23
Showing Appreciation: How do you show your appreciation to others? We do a lot for people throughout the day and others do a lot for us – do you show appreciation for what others do for you? Do others show appreciation for what you do. It doesn’t take a lot of effort, time, energy, words […]