When an employee’s conduct or performance becomes an issue, an effective disciplinary process can help correct the problem and prevent it from reoccurring. The following are some guidelines for preventing and responding to performance and conduct concerns. Before Problems Occur: Take steps to help prevent problems from occurring, such as clearly communicating workplace rules and… read more
Getting along with your boss is a pretty crucial part of succeeding at work. Your manager likely controls whether or not you get promoted, demoted, or fired, after all. Your job is in their hands. Some bosses make it clear if they adore you — non-romantically, of course. They heap on the praise, give positive… read more
Travis Bradberry T.S. Eliot was clearly onto something when he asked, “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” The very act of stepping outside of your comfort zone is critical to your success and well-being. Our brains are wired such that it’s difficult to take action until… read more
Even if a company has an amazing culture and great systems in place, most employees can’t fully commit to their work if they don’t trust their leaders. As a leader, you can see major gains in your employees’ performance without making any significant changes to structure or salaries. You can merely set a positive example… read more
MEDIA CONTACT: Meagan Bradley (954) 202.7419, MBradley@TheLegacyCompanies.com The Legacy Companies Announces Acquisition of Orien Commercial Equipment Company Fort Lauderdale, FL – July 29, 2016 The Legacy Companies today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Qingdao Orien Commercial Equipment Co., a leading developer and manufacturer of ice machines and refrigeration equipment. Qingdao Orien… read more
Sysco Acquisition Expands Online Ordering for its Customers Sysco Corporation announced it has acquired Supplies on the Fly, an innovative e-commerce platform providing restaurant supplies and equipment exclusively to Sysco customers. The price of the acquisition was not disclosed. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Ga., Supplies on the Fly allows Sysco customers to place orders for more… read more
This is America’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant When it comes to America’s favorite fast food, chicken reigns supreme. Chick-fil-A is the highest ranking fast food restaurant in the country for customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant Report 2016 recently released. The Georgia-based chicken chain took home the top spot by a… read more
With all the free career advice available online today, it’s easy to search “interview tips” and get a ton of information. There’s really no excuse for going to an interview unprepared any more. That being said, I’m still seeing plenty of people fail to prepare thoroughly for an interview. What a waste of an opportunity. With… read more
Is it just me or is the workforce getting younger? Right now, my company is in heavy growth mode. Just last year, we hired just under 250 new people. As I met with each of these new employees, I was impressed by their skills and smarts, but I was also surprised by how young they… read more
There are plenty of things you can, theoretically, add to your life to be happier. Exercise! Gratitude! Spending time with friends! Hooray! What’s more surprising is that there are plenty of things you can take out of your life to be a happier person. Think of it as decluttering your house, except instead of your… read more