Gratitude not only helps the recipient, it also benefits the provider. Numerous studies have shown that demonstrating gratitude improves our cognitive abilities and emotions. Our amygdala and hippocampus in our prefrontal cortex are activated when we express gratitude, which helps decrease cortisol and increase dopamine and serotonin, our natural anti-depressants. Would you like to feel more joy? Express gratitude!
So you know you need to make a change – now you just need to pick a date and get moving, right? Not exactly. This is where leaders mismanage organizational change: they know the vision of the future and what needs to change to get there, but they underestimate what it will take to get everyone on board.
Many people believe that the First Amendment’s right to free speech extends to every area of their life, including while working for a private employer. This is not true.
What if we saw fall as the actual best springboard for productivity, for our kids, for us, and for our businesses?
CEO Richard Bryan shares how he valued and developed his team, changed the company culture, and highlighted the importance of having the right people in place to navigate challenges. His insights show how prioritizing people can drive financial success and business growth.
Hiring and retaining skilled workers in the trades is notoriously challenging. An apprenticeship program can solve this by ensuring a steady supply of well-trained workers who meet the company’s standards. This approach fosters mentorship, mitigates labor shortages, and boosts employee loyalty. Additionally, it enhances the business’s reputation, attracting clients who appreciate investment in workforce development, ultimately leading to long-term growth and success.
All business problems are people problems. In today’s world, business leaders must leverage their people to create a flexible business that can swiftly adapt to market shifts, tech changes, and economic ups and downs. This agility sparks innovation, improves processes, and tackles challenges head-on, turning disruptions into opportunities. Embracing flexibility through your people ensures long-term success and keeps the company resilient and competitive.
For Colorado business owners, keeping up with employment law changes is vital to creating and maintaining great places to work. It helps dodge legal headaches and expensive fines and keeps your workplace fair and busy with happy employees.
Humor in leadership is vital because it creates a positive atmosphere, makes leaders more approachable, and lifts everyone’s spirits. By keeping things relaxed, humor helps ease tension, spark creativity, and improve problem-solving. It also strengthens team bonds and boosts loyalty. Overall, humor makes leaders more effective and the workplace more enjoyable.
Turning the Corner HR is pleased to announce that we are a Colorado Top 100 Woman Owned Business.
When employees feel love for what they do, magic happens. When employees are happy on the job, they’re more likely to stick around, meaning lower turnover and a crew that’s tight-knit and ready to tackle whatever challenges come their way. It’s all about creating a work environment where people genuinely enjoy showing up, putting in the effort, and feel like they’re making a real difference.
Where did Sephora go wrong? Sephora North America hit $10 billion in sales recently and sent out stale cookies to their employees instead of recognizing them in a meaningful way.