Trust is the foundation of any relationship and work is no exception. Strong teams boast trust, respect and collaboration -- but how do they get there? Building a great team means understanding each team member as both an individual and…
The new year has arrived and that means it's performance review season! While your team is trying to get ahead of their new year’s resolutions, the office stress levels may feel like they’re ramping up. When it comes to annual…
Year-end is one of the busiest times of the year for accounting professionals. Reconciling the year’s data, preparing the books for the upcoming year, sending out forms for tax and compliance regulations. It can be time consuming and fast-paced, and…
Year-end in the accounting world is all about closing out the current year but planning ahead is just as important. By creating a planning model ahead of time, businesses can track what they make against the goals they’ve set for…
Retaining key employees is critical to the long-term growth and success of every business. Studies show that employees who are engaged, empowered and capable of adding value are likely to stay with their employer for the long-term. These employees provide…
It’s no secret that unemployment is at an all-time low. In the technology industry, this number is even lower. Currently, only 1.3% of technology workers are unemployed which is the lowest unemployment rate for this industry in almost two decades.…
Becky Priebe is an Experience Designer with 15+ years of practice in tech. From startups to Microsoft and Designer to C-level positions, she’s seen it all. Over her years in the industry, Becky has grown frustrated with the lack of…
Turnover is an inevitable part of business, but when employees leave, especially when they’re high performers, it can take a toll on your company. Not only is it expensive to onboard new hires, but sometimes backfilling the position of a…
As a leader at your company, helping employees grow their skillset is an important part of your job. Most professionals enjoy a challenge, want to learn new skills, and grow their career. When employees feel like they don’t have an…
In this competitive employment market, you already know how tough it is to find the best talent for your company. Low unemployment rates and a shrunken candidate pool make the hiring hunt even harder. Portland-metro’s unemployment rate is currently at…