We’re four months into our new work from home reality, with no clear end in sight. Our employees are exhausted, distracted, overwhelmed by uncertainty and anxiety about what the future holds. Management skills have been
A few months into my first job after graduate school, I realized that my worst professional fear was that I would never work anywhere else. No joke. I loved my job so much that I thought I’d never leave. We didn’t have a foosball table or free beer on Fridays, but the company culture was so amazing that my co-workers and I developed a deep commitment to the company.
During these unprecedented times of uncertainty, providing hope is your most valuable leadership asset. But in the midst of staff reductions and deep budget cuts, how do we support our employees and offer messages of hope about a brighter organizational future?
The curtain shielding the more personal side of our colleagues’ lives was ripped open these last few months. However, we also had a peek into the real lives of our colleagues, and if we do this right, we can leverage what we’ve learned into becoming better managers.
In our new remote work world, should we still plan a summer retreat or simply take a pass this summer? We believe there’s never been a more important time to bring your teams together to reflect on the past few months, to share concerns in a relaxed and supportive setting, to celebrate what you have accomplished, and to look ahead together.
A key measure of professional success is communication. Email is a primary mode that professionals today use to communicate. Make sure that you adopt proper email practices early on.
