Between the stress and uncertainty of 2020, it’s no surprise that employees may be a little distracted. Not to mention, many managers are cultivating meaningful employee engagement with a smaller budget than normal. Because of this, managers are forced to…
There's no denying COVID-19 has forced you into an unfavorable work environment. Now you're balancing working from home with additional distractions like managing virtual schooling schedules and family responsibilities. Regardless of the circumstances, hiring must continue so your company can…
Originally published July 6, 2017, and revised July 28, 2020. Taking on a new employee is an investment. There’s the time spent on recruiting and interviewing, the cost of efficiency lost during training time, the money spent on overhead, salary,…
The employment landscape has shifted since COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders began. Entire organizations have been disrupted and are suddenly working from home, which means onboarding has become trickier for companies without a process in place for hiring remotely. Regardless of the…
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…
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…