Culture

Remote Working Productivity Tips

Depending on your industry, working from home or remotely is becoming an increasingly popular option for companies everywhere. While the opportunity might not be available and offered right off the bat, if you have proven yourself as a valuable employee who can be trusted and relied upon to get your work done, this flexible option can definitely have its perks. For some, not going into the...

The Blueprint For Success Is Different For Everyone

What did you want to be “when you grew up”? Most of us probably had aspirations of playing professional sports, while other wanted to be a doctor, lawyer, etc. Regardless of our  career goals, the common thread is usually striving for success. The definition of “success” varies for each person. For some, being “successful” could mean earning a certain amount of money each year, while for...

Pitfalls Of Texting In The Workplace

Communication is of upmost importance, especially in the workplace. Thanks to technology such as smartphones and laptops we are always connected, so communicating should be easier than ever. Texting has become the preferred method of communication for many, since it can be more convenient and quicker than picking up the phone. Because of these factors, the popularity of texting is not limited to just your personal...

NCAA Tournament Lessons: How to Ruin Your Team

A quick look at USA TODAY Sports’ 2015-16 Preseason College Basketball All-American Team shows that every player from first team through third team will be competing in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Well, that is everyone except Louisiana State University star, Ben Simmons. Embed from Getty Images It seems like common sense that the very best players in the nation would all be competing in the game’s...

How Corporate Culture Prevents Turnover

Turnover: An issue every company faces. For some businesses it is an inevitable part of their operations because of seasonal peaks and valleys. For other businesses, turnover can be a costly expense that hurts their ability to turn a profit. The direct cost of an employee leaving isn’t what is costly. It’s the cost incurred to replace them as well as the value of the loss...