By: Megan Jones Do you ever get so consumed with work, that when you finally look at the clock you realize you have been sitting for over 4+ hours and haven’t moved or even had a sip of water. Work can pull us in...
By: Megan Jones How I miss my younger years when summer meant you actually got time off! In the working world we aren’t always afforded the luxury we had as a child getting 2 months off from organized and routine responsibilities. However, that...
By: Megan Jones Summer is finally here in the east bay! After a long June gloom, we are finally beginning to experience beautiful sunny weather. For me personally, working in office in the summer can be more difficult because the warm weather feels as...
By: Megan Jones As employees you want to feel valued in your place of work. It can motivate employees to work harder, and valued employees are positively correlated to employee retention. As a manager, it is important to advocate for...
By: Megan Jones Feedback is essential in helping your organization grow and thrive. Feedback can be both positive and negative however, the outcome from receiving feedback should remain positive. It can be difficult to hear negative feedback, however, if you frame it politely, it creates the...
By: Megan Jones As a manager you should encourage an open line of communication with your direct reports. Communication is vital in the workplace and direct reports should feel comfortable and confident being able to go to their manager for help, clarification, and...
By: Megan Jones It always feels great when you are succeed in the workplace. Whether it is a successful launch, project, or completing an important internal task, it is an accomplishment you should feel proud of. On a small scale, managers should recognize their...
By: Megan Jones As the age old saying goes, people don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. An effective manager will have a variety of skills to best aid their direct reports. A good manager will be successful in delegating work, meeting deadlines,...
By: Megan Jones Halloween is here, and it’s scary how fast the holiday season has come! Maybe it’s just me but this year has flown by, and it is time to get into the holiday spirit. Today let’s start with Halloween! Many organizations...
By: Megan Jones Communication, is one of the most important skills to master. From written, mediated, to verbal communication, having your recipient(s) clearly understand your message is vital. As working individuals, we communicate almost every second of every day. From nonverbal body language,...