– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a… read more
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Navigating Burnout: A Strategic Approach for Finance Professionals
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. A career in finance can be demanding. And that can easily become overwhelming, ultimately… read more
Want to flex your EI? Adopt these habits.
-from Parade 12 Common Habits of People With High Emotional Intelligence, According to Psychologists You can’t go far without hearing something about artificial intelligence these days—whether it’s “the robots are coming for our jobs” or tips on how to use it to better your career. Basic intelligence, often measured in IQ test scores, is something… read more
From Setback to Success — 4 Ways to Turn Your Struggles into Resilience
-from Entrepreneur The business world is in flux, and the ability to adapt can be your greatest asset. Key Takeaways Stay agile and prioritize genuine human connections for business success. Focus on personal health and commit to lifelong learning in a dynamic market. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is… read more
Here are the top 10 highest-paying college degrees — and they’re not all STEM
-from CNBC KEY POINTS Increasingly, it’s the choice of college major and type of degree that most affects your earnings potential. Here are the areas of study that pay the most, according to a new analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau. Between the sky-high overall cost and hefty student loan tab, more students and their families are reconsidering the… read more
Are You Communicating – Or Do You Just Think So…? 7 Tips To Make Sure
-from Forbes “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” And that truth, deeply fundamental as it is, took none less than George Bernard Shaw to articulate. Communication lessons from the classroom to the boardroom I taught two graduate courses in leadership and executive communication – one in the MBA… read more
How To Show You Are A Leader At Work
-from Forbes Today, the demand for leadership is not confined to designated managerial roles. Every individual, regardless of their position, can and should embody leadership qualities to foster a proactive and productive work environment. But how can you demonstrate leadership without a title? For starters, embrace the fact that leadership traits are present long before… read more
Ways to Improve Employee Motivation, Morale & Performance
-from Inc. As long as you make sure toxic employees don’t spoil the effect. When I was a shop-floor employee (regardless of what I’ve done since, still the most formative period of my professional life), for a time I was part of the most productive crew in our 1,000-employee facility. While most crews were separated by… read more
Build A Fulfilling Workplace – The Employee Hierarchy Of Needs
-from Forbes Last week, I took creative license with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and shared a version I refer to as The Customer Hierarchy of Needs. When customers buy from a company or brand, their primary need is that whatever they buy works. Moving on, they want to trust the company, align with what they stand… read more
Half Of All Skills Will Be Outdated Within Two Years, Study Suggests
-from Forbes Executives believe nearly half of the skills that exist in today’s workforce won’t be relevant just two years from now, thanks to artificial intelligence. And a lot of that includes their own skills. This startling proclamation came out of a recent survey of 800 executives and 800 employees released by edX, an online education platform…. read more