Investing in employee mindfulness is a notable shift, as taking a moment to pause has often been considered the bane of productivity. Mindfulness, a centuries-old practice, is making waves as companies focus their attention on the overall wellbeing of their employees. In the age of employee happiness being directly correlated to employee retention, mindfulness in the […]
Author Archives: Liz Pommer
Why diversity matters
New research makes it increasingly clear that companies with more diverse workforces perform better financially. We know intuitively that diversity matters. It’s also increasingly clear that it makes sense in purely business terms. Research by McKinsey & Company finds that companies in the top quartile for gender or racial and ethnic diversity are more likely […]
What only managers can do to keep employees engaged
It’s often assumed that employee engagement is HR’s responsibility. But there are certain things only managers can do to keep employees happy and engaged. Prior to the industrial revolution, work was an activity that took place in fields and farmhouses. Then automated production moved an entire generation of workers from homesteads to factories. This was […]
The solo myth: Why we can’t achieve success singlehandedly
Janine Garner says great potential can be created when you move to a way of working that allows active collaboration and sharing of knowledge, insight and intellect. There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together”. In this fast-paced world in […]
Resilience: the key to reducing stress at work
Stress at work is a fact of life for most people. Learn how to shift your frame of mind and respond to stressful work scenarios more effectively. Whether you’re overloaded with assignments, or you’re not getting along with your teammates, stress at work is a fact of life. According to a survey by the American […]