
The Magnificent 7: Must-have management skills for new leaders, Part 1 – Communication
Manage with confidence with these tips for first-time supervisors
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
Employee EngagementWho holds the keys to a productive employer-employee relationship? At the most successful, healthy businesses, it’s a shared investment. Stakeholder capitalism can benefit employers and employees alike.

Manage with confidence with these tips for first-time supervisors
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

By Elsbeth McSorley
Elsbeth McSorley · 2 min read
Before you go ditching your cubicle for an open office floor plan, look to these pros and cons.
Elsbeth McSorley · 4 min read

People aren’t getting enough sleep these days. The National Sleep Foundation says that the typical working adult aged 26-64 needs at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but most people get far less shut-eye, whether because of an early commute or staying up late to get personal tasks done before bed. While…
Elsbeth McSorley · 4 min read

By Austin Fossey We use our cell phones for everything, but when it comes to assessments, are our mobile devices the right choice?
Austin Fossey · 3 min read

When narrowing down the best candidates for your organization, be sure they can answer these 8 questions first.
Jillian Phipps · 6 min read

Staff meetings may be a dreaded corporate norm, but effective team meetings have the potential to improve your company’s productivity if managed correctly.
Jillian Phipps · 7 min read


If you’re implementing new technology in your workplace, you want the rollout to go as smoothly as possible — which means getting buy-in from the employees who will use the technology. Most employees understand that in the modern workplace, technological change happens continually. But implementing new technologies still can cause problems for workers, who must…
Elsbeth McSorley · 3 min read

A supervisor’s worst nightmare is walking into a team meeting filled with arguing, apathetic, or inconsiderate employees. When a team is dysfunctional, both the company’s culture and bottom line suffer. Successful teams are made of members who are purposeful in their interactions, mindful of behavioral differences, and try to communicate effectively with each other. It’s…
Drew Fortin · 5 min read

Elsbeth McSorley · 7 min read


Understanding a prospect’s specific social style allows sales reps to better communicate.
Thad Peterson · 4 min read
