Do you have emotional intelligence, more commonly referred to as EI? Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify emotions and manage them. People with high EI not only know their own minds, but are also really emotionally aware. They know what others are feeling, they can help others to cheer up or calm down, and they can regulate their …
Networking Not Working? Try These 4 New Ways
Gone are the days where networking consisted of an awkward after-work mixer with nametags and not enough cocktails. The new networking culture is not nine to five, it’s twenty-four seven. The good news is that you can now network from just about anywhere at any time, day or night. The flip side is that now that opportunities to build …
Spring Cleaning: Detox Your Workplace
Run out of the house, quick latte, grab a donut or a muffin as you pass the break room, hit the desk, nibble on those crispy snacks in the drawer, calorific lunch out with colleagues, more sitting, sugar low. So you grab another coffee and a cookie from the break room, rush home to pick up your child for soccer …
Giving Ex-Offenders their Next Chance
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, nine million convicted criminals, most non-violent offenders, rotate into and out of various correctional facilities each year. Over 650,000 of these enter into communities needing some type of job. These astounding statistics represent a vast and diverse workforce that is largely untapped. Given the size of this important labor pool, the …
Hiring the Next-Generation Workforce
Earlier this month, Automation: Preparing for a Next Generation Workforce outlined some of the advantages and disadvantages of the increased focus and reliance on mechanical and software automation technologies to replace routine tasks. When a company is considering investing in automation or AI (artificial intelligence) technology, what are some considerations for managers regarding human resource requirements for future-forward …
