We know that living under stressful conditions has emotional and often physical consequences. So why do we have so much trouble taking action to reduce our stress levels and improve our lives? How can we better manage stress and pressure and how it impacts how we make decisions and interact with others? Researchers at Yale University have an answer. They found that stress reduces areas of the brain responsible for [...]
When I was a child in the heat of the summer of every 4th year, my grandmother would let us come in from the sweltering heat and watch the Olympics while sitting in front of a fan. We all dreamed of being gymnastics, divers, swimmers, track stars and more. It was a moment of pride to watch the athletes who had dedicated themselves compete for Olympic gold. Â All the neighborhood kids [...]
When thinking of bias in the workplace, most individuals first think of obvious or classic cases of bias (distinguished by the fact that they are both intentional and conscious). A classic form of bias would be actions taken to intentionally discriminate against individuals because of their race, gender or ethnicity. For example, refusing to hire people because of their race or promote people because of their gender are classic examples, both [...]
We have all heard the old adage “You snooze you lose” but as our society is suffering from a sleep deprivation epidemic a truer statement is “if you don’t snooze you lose”. […]
Meetings. Meh. Have I lost you already? Just the thought of yet another meeting can dredge up a painful memory.”Remember that meeting that lasted for 2 ½ hours and nothing was decided?!” Not all meetings need to be bad. In fact, meetings when run correctly – can be very productive and informative. The following is a framework intended to improve your meeting management skills. […]
Many organizations cling to yearly performance reviews out of habit, lack of a better alternative, or a belief that reviews ensure the ongoing success of the business. However, a recent survey put out by Towers Watson revealed that only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs to be effective at all. Additionally, only 26% of those surveyed said that their managers and employees are satisfied with the process. [...]
There are more virtual teams today than ever before. The definition of what a virtual worker and/or team continues to change and evolve. There are a variety of factors that have contributed to this increase, and change, including globalization, shifts in technology, variations in competition, and increased responsibilities. Research from Global Workforce Analytics and the US Census Bureau shows how significant this trend is: […]
Most entrepreneurs share a similar personality type. They are generally self-starters, results oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and are a risk taker. They also challenge status quo/the world around them, usually communicate directly and to the point, and have difficulty delegating authority. […]
BOSTON, May 19, 2016- MCG Partners, a Greater Boston-based management-consulting group, today announced that it and its subsidiary Career Advisors, has received a national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Center for Women & Enterprise, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). […]
Written by Adrienne Mollor How many sales people does your company have? So you're thinking, hmmm... that person we just hired is in sales, right? You're running the number in your head depending on the size of your company. But the answer is the same for every company, small or large. Everyone is in sales. Everyone represents your brand. Each person's approach to sales is different and unique to their role but still impacts your [...]
