November 11th, 2009
Twitter® has gone from a virtually unknown Web quirk to the buzz of the Internet
in a short period of time. Since its 2006 debut, Twitter has garnered millions of
users. As Twitter continues to gain momentum, more businesses are recognizing
its value as a legitimate business tool.
October 29th, 2009
Hold the donuts and the soda machine. Be careful with the fundraising candy
bars. Research shows that what we eat impacts our performance at work. From
mental clarity, to energy and stamina—food determines just how well our
bodies function.
October 19th, 2009
In today’s competitive—and increasingly global—business culture, the value of
effective and active communications seems obvious. Often times, however, so
much thought is put into the verbal message that another key factor of successful
communication can be overlooked: body language.
October 2nd, 2009
Today, there are hundreds of local, national and international professional associations serving professionals within varying industries. If you are seeking to expand your professional and personal networks, grow your skill set or knowledge base, or become accredited within your industry, membership in a professional association should not be overlooked.
August 18th, 2009
Your brand may be associated with a sound experience. From our ambient surroundings to a product-produced noise, sound influences our ideas and judgments about the goods and services we buy.
August 18th, 2009
Whether you are planning to throw an annual dinner and dance, a fundraiser, a company picnic, a conference, celebration or convention, event planning is not to be taken lightly. Company-wide events, no matter your industry or sector, can be well worth the effort, but require a great deal of planning and resources.
July 17th, 2009
In a worldwide economy with rapidly changing conditions, when competition for business is not only fierce, it can be deadly for organizations that enter the battlefield unprepared, it’s more important than ever to make certain your employees are ready. Many companies have encouraged their employees to stretch themselves mentally and hone their skills with continuing education.
July 17th, 2009
Job stress comes with a hefty price tag, costing American businesses more than
$300 billion a year. Just how do all those dollars add up? Stress impacts our ability to perform, leads to workplace turnover, and is a direct contributor to medical and insurance costs.
June 30th, 2009
Companies looking to hire have an enormous field of candidates from which to choose, yet the market is flooded with job applicants, many of them desperate to get work doing something—anything—even if they aren’t remotely qualified.
June 30th, 2009
Maximizing performance should be every company’s top priority. But when
it comes to performance, we must look beyond our daily to-do lists toward
big picture results.