Outsiders have been trying to unlock Google’s secrets for attracting and retaining top talent for the last couple of decades. Is it the cafeteria food? How about the ping-pong tables or video games? Maybe it’s just that Google pays extraordinarily well. All of these factors certainly play a role, but when Google decided to carefully […]
Do you ever come across a Facebook post and resulting thread of comments that makes you want to pull your hair out? Of course you do and I want to share a recent one I saw with you. (Don’t worry, it’s not political at all!) A self-employed accountant was having fits with his Windows PC. […]
The emphasis this week seems to be on management and productivity, and with competition heating up to claim the riches promised by this growing economy, we can use all the tips we can find. Leadership, management, and productivity With hiring and retaining employees one of the critical challenges today, this article by Liz Greene on […]
Are you a morning person? I don’t think there’s any doubt that productive mornings are a recurring theme among the most successful individuals, so I always like to read recommendations about ways to squeeze the most productivity out of my mornings. That’s why Benjamin P. Hardy’s Medium article, 8 Things Every Person Should Do before […]
Want to blast into the new year or the next season at your company with a real bang? Consider having an “If only…” brainstorming session with as many members of your team as is practical. Here’s what you do: Announce a week or so in advance you’re going to have an “If only…” session. Tell […]