Type workplace wellness benefits into your favorite internet search engine and you’ll likely discover a long list of conflicting articles that either claim wellness programs don’t work or they increase productivity, reduce turnover and cut costs. While it’s true check-the-box and outdated programs fail to deliver, well-designed programs unlock these great benefits — if employees […]
Entrepreneurs start businesses to create greater freedom, wealth and happiness — to exert more control over their destiny. They dream of achieving professional, personal and financial success and independence and, as a result, travel, relax, give back and simply enjoy their lives. For many entrepreneurs, these aspirations remain a dream because they lack the mindset, […]
Members of new generations — including Millennials aged 24 to 27 and Generation Z under 24 — value diversity, flexibility, different environments and both individual tasks and team projects in the workplace. While we know what they’re looking for, the question remains: How do we attract new generations to join our firms? How do we […]
What do you want to be when you grow up? Nearly everyone has been asked that question — usually starting in elementary school, if not sooner. Nearly everyone asks that question of themselves — sometimes regardless of age or the stage of their careers. The question takes on additional significance as educators ponder how young […]
You’ve been planning an international trip for months. You have the destination picked and the perfect vacation rental right on the water. You got a deal on your airline ticket, and your passport doesn’t expire for another three years. You’ve stuffed your clothes into your luggage, including a few new outfits you bought for the […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve worked for a variety of business owners and managers. A few probably stand out in your mind as people you enjoyed working for, while others created an unpleasant work environment. It’s just as likely there’s no doubt in your mind about the type of person for which you’d rather […]
If nothing else, I’ve learned over the past 20 years successful entrepreneurs have a lot to teach business owners and managers. It’s why I remain hell-bent as editor of the Business Times to report stories about entrepreneurs, the needs they recognize in the marketplace and innovative ways they go about meeting those needs. For one […]
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are supposed to help employees deal with life and work challenges. The death of a loved one, the heart-breaking end to a long-term relationship and the challenges of caring for children while also supporting an aging parent can affect a person’s well-being and lead to mental health struggles. Since problems at […]
If you root for a favorite sports team, you likely appreciate the role sports medicine plays in athletic performance. Your team not only treats injuries, but also provides athletes with the nutritional, physical and psychological recommendations required to prevent injury and preserve long-term health and well-being. While it’s obvious why sports teams invest in the […]
Poor communication presents the largest obstacle to any successful relationship, and it all begins with listening. Not truly listening to others and ineffective communication are often at the heart of dysfunctional businesses, disgruntled team members, unsatisfied clients, failed marriages, disassociation with loved ones, frustration and anger, to name only a few. Stephen Covey — the […]