It’s expected that once in a while, a company will encounter some bad press. With the way audiences are today, it’s just a matter of time before a slip-up occurs. However, if a business is seeing consistent negative press over time, it may point to a more troubling problem. One piece of unflattering coverage by…
There are several ways in which businesses can reduce their liability in case of COVID-19 infection. By making sick leave policies more flexible, taking extra precautions, and following local guidelines, you can protect yourself from both COVID-19 and related liability. Flexible Sick Leave Policies It is very important that you make sure sick workers are…
As companies begin to hire more contract workers over full-time employees, the “gig economy” is becoming a viable option for full-time employment. However, with more freelancers, it’s harder to stand out when there’s more competition for work. It can be especially difficult trying to land your first freelance gig. To help those who are new…
With the COVID-19 restrictions easing up around the country, you may be wondering how to protect your employees who need to work in the office. What precautions do you take? How can you protect them while still allowing them to work so they can support their families? Here are some ideas of things you can…
It can be stressful trying to run a business during these times of social distancing. It is easy to wonder how one could possibly keep everyone on task from afar. Here are a couple of tips to help you promote productivity while your employees work from home. Give Them Plenty of Tasks Lack of productivity…
In this era of technological advancement, competition among startups has only become fiercer. Each company is doing its best to outwit their competitors in every possible aspect. Although competition always has its benefits in terms of businesses churning out their best products to wow customers, it also has some negative impacts on the businesses and…
One of the most common challenges faced by a growing business is the need to bring in additional people. Understandably, business leaders want only the best. However, they often realize later on that what they saw and heard during an interview really doesn’t match their new employee’s working style. The following list explains how you…
Being forgiving to yourself and others can protect against stress and the toll it takes on mental health, according to a new study in the Journal of Health Psychology. Researchers looked at the effects of lifetime stress on a person’s mental health, and how more forgiving people fared compared to people who weren’t so forgiving. To do this, they asked…
It is no secret that physical activity is essential for your overall health and day-to-day functionality. In addition to physical and mental mobility gains, regular physical activity also helps the productivity and efficiency rates of your employees. Even in today’s bustling corporate world, there are a number of incentive-based solutions and time management tricks that…