Continuing our series about introverted and extraverted personalities in the workplace, today we’ll be discussing how to effectively manage extraverts. We’ve already covered this topic where it concerns introverted employees (you can read that blog here), where we suggested ideas such as setting boundaries in open-space offices, implementing virtual communication, and allowing time to jot […]
Lately on the blog, we’ve been discussing personality. The workplace is filled with a variety of personalities. Chances are than in your own workplace, no two people are completely the same. We human beings operate on such a wide spectrum of temperaments informed by our worldview, past experiences, comfort level, and thinking methods—and those are […]
Last time, we began a new series about personality in the workplace. Usually, when someone talks about personality, you’ll hear two words in particular: introversion and extraversion. Simply put, introverts are people who are energized by spending time alone, while extraverts are people who are energized by spending time with others. Introverts and extraverts operate […]
It should come as no surprise that people love their pets. In Australia alone, 83% of the population has had a pet at some point, and in America, 9 in 10 people say that they consider their pets a part of the family. Workplaces all over the world are taking notice. Indeed, it’s become a […]
As a business owner, you may be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to grow and invest in your business, but don’t forget to invest in your team as well. After all, the people inside the company are your company’s future, so it’s in your best interest. Not only does it help to grow […]
I remember my first day as a manager. I knew all the things I needed to do to be a good and effective first-time manager, but when it came to actually doing them, that’s when I realized that there is a big difference between knowing how to do something in theory…and actually doing it […]
In the present age, the workplace culture is fast changing as more and more millennials are becoming a part of it. It is expected that within the next five years, half of the employee population will comprise of millennials. It is important to know that they are culturally as well as educationally different than the […]
Most people imagine a natural hierarchy of knowledge in the workplace. It seems to be that the people with the most expertise manage those who are still learning. In the real world, however, it doesn’t always happen that way. If you’ve found yourself in charge of someone who seems to be a jack […]
Workplace diversity means employing team members who are different from one another. That difference could be found in gender, race, religion, culture, sexuality, age, education, background and countless more. Diversity has many benefits for a business. People with different life experiences come to the table with different perspectives. This means many different solutions can be […]
Today, we’re featuring another installment in our ongoing ‘Quotes From’ series, where we share insightful and inspirational quotes from leaders and industry experts from all over the world regarding a specific topic. Today’s topic revolves around the importance of building a healthy and positive culture in the workplace for employees. Imagine a workplace where… Your […]