Nearly everyone has it at some point — biz burn out — particularly in this tough economy. Small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and it can take its toll. The unfortunate reality is the more stress you allow to creep into your life the more challenges it creates in your business. It […]
We’re in the height of the summer vacation season, however many workers won’t be taking a holiday this year. Americans take less vacation time than any other industrialized nation. In fact, according to several national research studies, as many as 66 percent of us keep working when we could be kicking back somewhere, leaving unused […]
For those of you who are already small business owners, you know starting and growing a small business means working harder and longer than you’ve ever worked before. With the hope that someday you’ll reap big rewards, you choose to make personal, professional and financial sacrifices. Small business owners typically find their days chaotic filled […]
Today is Take your Dog to Work Day. Of Thousands of workers will take their furry, four-legged friends to the office with them. For me, everyday is take your dogs to work day. My dog, pictured here, is Chairman of the Bone of my company. Take Your Dog to Work Day was launched in 1999 […]
When you think of diversity in the workplace you typically think of race and gender, but in reality workplace diversity is much broader. Consider your co-workers, they differ in a variety of ways such as age, marital status and family responsibilities. All of these differences can lead to stereotyping which may result in workplace tension. […]