In a world where headlines are frequently dominated by tales of executives, politicians, and community leaders faltering in their responsibilities to both their organizations and the people they serve, the question arises: what sets apart a steadfast, decisive, and adaptable leader from one who crumbles under the weight of economic, geopolitical, and societal pressures? Even individuals boasting exceptional intelligence sometimes …
Mental Health Matters: Strategies for Workplace Suicide Prevention
A silent struggle often goes unnoticed in workspaces and home offices across America until it’s too late. That’s why September is Suicide Prevention Month, urging us to shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of mental wellness within the professional community. Since 2020, nearly half of American workers reported experiencing mental health issues (46%) according to The Standard Insurance Company …
Practical Tips for Supporting Employee Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to Mental Health America, this year’s theme is Look Around, Look Within. It’s an essential theme for today because many outside and inside influences have affected our well-being in the past few years, including in the work environment. Therefore, business owners need to understand the everyday factors that impact them and their …
Will Layoffs Help Fill the Talent Gap? Back to the Office or Else! January Labor and Economic Snapshot
The “Great Reshuffle” Continues Reality checks are never pleasant, but thousands of tech workers, some enviably the recipients of sky-high salaries, free lattes, and even massages, are among the nearly 100,000 caught up in mass layoffs so far in 2023. And it is not just the tech sector in downsizing mode. Intelligenz reports that as of February 21, over 451 …
The Hidden Pool of Talent You Should Know About
Savvy hiring managers have long known that the best source of high-level, well-trained employees is employed referrals, not sifting for graduated individuals in the desired field. For one, new graduates often don’t have real-world experience. It’s one thing to learn about accounting from a textbook and another to put it immediately to use in a corporate environment interacting with new …
