Category: Employee Relations

When it comes to relationships between workers and their direct supervisors, employers and employees agree that while a good amount of face time is important, too much direct contact with the boss is counterproductive. A recent study by Leadership IQ of over 30,000 North American workers, from executive to entry-level, suggests that there is not […]

Today’s workforce is more competitive than ever. Remnants of the recession that hit a few years ago still exist, especially in the number of people still looking for jobs. For every job opening, there are more applicants than ever, and they are increasingly picky about the jobs they’re interested in. They want something that is […]

While it is common to see family businesses run by husband and wife teams, it is less common – although no less challenging – for a couple to work for the same employer. While many would point out the pitfalls of such an arrangement, there are entries to be made on both sides of the […]

Do you know what a “Minion” is? And I don’t mean the scary henchmen/women that do evil. I’m talking about the cute animated creatures from Universal Studios that make us laugh so hard at their ridiculous shenanigans. According to Box Office Mojo, everyone loves Minions. These adorable guys debuted in the 2009 movie “Despicable Me,” […]

The first Monday of September is marked by Labor Day in the United States. The holiday marks the American labor movement and celebrates the contributions of workers to the nation’s social and economic achievements. It was first celebrated in New York City, but a few years later, in 1894, an act of Congress declared Labor Day […]

In many ways, today’s workplace is reinventing what it means to have a job. Vacations and Christmas bonuses are not even the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to job perks and benefits. Holistic workplaces are nothing new. We are making work more a part of the worker’s life than ever before since […]

The Declaration of Independence, our nation’s founding document, made radical statements about the equality of “mankind.” Yet nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, some Americans have yet to see the reality of those proclamations in their everyday lives. Even a century after having their right to vote codified in the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution, […]

When you hear the word “mentor,” what comes to mind? Most people think of a senior executive taking a younger person “under their wing” and teaching them the ins and outs of the business. In this vision, the seasoned veteran teaches the rookie how to survive and thrive, in order to help the novice succeed […]

You’ve heard the idea before: “Today’s workers just don’t know how good they’ve got it.” This sentiment has been felt by most generations on one level or another. However, it’s difficult to know if today’s workers are truly less productive and more demanding. And because the workplace changes so rapidly these days, it’s hard to […]

An internship is a critical part of any career. The right opportunity can prepare you for a career in the fast lane of life, and that’s no exaggeration. We all know that personality, connections, references, networking abilities, and positive relationships all play a part in career success as well. Securing a good internship is everything […]

In a perfect world, the lines of communication between management and employees are wide open, with both parties able to share their thoughts and concerns freely, honestly, and genuinely, without fear of repercussions. However, in this imperfect world of ours, there are many things that employees can’t or won’t say to their managers, and vice […]

Think about an average day of work or even just an hour. What do you do during that day or a specific hour? Most likely, we all have to admit that we spend time on tasks that wouldn’t be considered productive. Doing Other Tasks at Work Most employees spend a considerable amount of time doing […]