The pandemic has wreaked havoc on supply chains worldwide, affecting industries across the board. Here’s what you need to know about this issue, along with some tips on how to mitigate its effects. What’s Going On? Global supply chains are fragile things. A bottleneck in one part of the system can lead to disruptions with…
With the new year just beginning, this is the right time to form new, more productive habits. In this post, we take a look at some scientifically proven tips to boost the habit-formation process. Be Patient The time it will take you to build a new habit can vary considerably, depending on many factors. Some…
If one of your New Year resolutions for 2022 is to bolster your organization (and your bottom line), one of the most efficient ways to do it is by improving your hiring process. Here’s how to do it. Pay Attention to the Details Improving your hiring doesn’t always mean enacting a costly overhaul. Sometimes, paying…
Everyone knows that networking is key to business success. But how to get started with networking? Here are some ideas to make networking easy. What Is Networking? Before we dive into how to get started with networking, let’s answer a more basic question. What is networking, exactly? Simply put, networking is the process of creating…
Returning to in-person interactions after several months of working from home can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you through the transition. Some Tips for Returning to In-Person Interactions If getting used to remote work is complex, the same can be said about returning to in-person interactions. No doubt, there are some hurdles…
With the pandemic adding up to 2.5 hours to the days of workers in many countries (19, including the U.S.), creating a better work-life balance has never been so important. Here are some tips to help you do just that. Learn to Say “No” It’s amazing what just two letters can do. By learning to…
We have all been there. You agree to a commitment only to realize later that you can’t do it—or don’t want to do it. It’s a stressful, often embarrassing dilemma. Here’s how to deal with this situation gracefully and effectively. Be truthful Let’s begin by agreeing to a basic principle: Lying is almost never a…
Error-free writing is essential to effective business communication. Here are three common grammar mistakes in business emails that you can avoid easily by keeping some simple tips in mind. Its/It’s This one of the most common errors you see in business emails. To avoid this mistake, remember that “it’s” is a contraction or “it is”…
Microsoft Word is the world’s word processor of choice. However, as is often the case with popular software applications, not everyone knows how to use it to its full potential. That’s why today we bring you three Microsoft Word tricks that will help you save time at work. Templates Tired of the same old plain…
With businesses so busy chasing deadlines, leaders often find it difficult to get feedback from their teams. If this rings true for your organization, don’t worry—here are four ideas to get employee input. 1. Just Ask Make it a point to request input from your team on a regular basis. As with other things in…
