Remote work is becoming increasingly common due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This alternative comes with many benefits but also poses some complex challenges. Chief among them is how to keep your remote team engaged. These are some ideas you can consider implementing to increase engagement and boost the morale of your remote team. Offer Bonding…
Today more than ever, having a dynamic up-to-date website is essential for your business. If you don’t have a website yet or are planning to update the one you have, below you will find four web design tips you should keep in mind. Research Your Competition Do your homework and take a look at the…
Negotiation is part of most human interactions. Whether you want to get a better deal when buying a car or arrange a time to meet a friend, some level of negotiation will probably be involved. However, negotiation is not everyone’s strong suit. If that’s your case, don’t worry. We have two ideas to help you…
Making decisions as a team comes naturally in the workplace, but this process is more complex than it seems. When people discuss a solution, there’s always the risk of them falling prey to groupthink, defined as the urge to drown out dissent and conform to what others (especially the leader) think. Groupthink results in flawed…
In our quest for productivity, we try everything from computer hacks to time management techniques. But we usually forget a fundamental factor: our feelings. Mindfulness is an excellent way to nurture these sides of ourselves with benefits that will carry over into your professional and personal lives. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of…
With the COVID-19 outbreak, video calls have become an essential instrument for workers everywhere. And while this new medium has provided companies a way to maintain their operations, workers often feel oddly exhausted after spending entire days talking with people on their computer screens. From breathing exercises to a mental alternative to multitasking, these are some…
With the rise of online and video meetings due to the COVID-19 outbreak, clear communication is more important than ever. That’s why today we’d like to share some ideas to help you communicate more effectively at work. Whether in an in-person meeting or in a video-call, these tips will prove useful to deliver your message…
Let’s face it: the past several months have been far from “business as usual.” And despite this fact sometimes we insist on doing the same things at the same pace, with the same standards as before. This attitude only leads to stress and dissatisfaction. That’s why today we would like to share some ideas to…
Amidst a global pandemic, webinars have become a useful tool for sharing knowledge and acquiring new skills without breaking social distancing regulations. Organizing a webinar is a great idea to stay connected to your network, offer value to your community, exchange ideas, or establish partnerships. From the assessment of the platform you choose to some…
“Adaptation” is one of the words you hear more often in discussions about businesses navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s true: Adaptation is key to manage through these circumstances. But adapting is easier said than done. Use the following ideas and tools to gain insights into new consumer trends so you can adapt your business strategy…
