by Shani Cairns | Oct 20, 2017 | Gamification, Leadership, Productivity, Wellness, Workforce
The latest studies show that people are more productive when they enjoy and find purpose in their tasks no matter how mundane. Putting play before and, especially during work activities may be an important strategy in getting things done and done well. In fact,...
by Jessica Flores | Aug 31, 2017 | Gig Economy, Labor Day, Productivity, Workforce
Labor Day is considered “the unofficial end of summer,” and to celebrate, 34% of Americans plan to travel, according to data from TripAdvisor’s Labor Day travel survey. Of those traveling, the majority (63%) are opting to drive. In addition to holiday travel, Labor...
by Patty Wellinger | Jun 23, 2017 | Productivity, Training, Workforce
Continuing professional development helps you maintain knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing environment. Whether it is learning new technical skills or keeping in touch with trends that will affect your clients, professional development is a life-long process....
by Shani Cairns | Jun 8, 2017 | Gamification, Productivity, Workforce
Can’t get focused? Introduce gamification to increase productivity and concentration on any project, at meetings, or in team building events. The American Library Association has identified gamification as a trend expected to transform libraries, education,...
by Shani Cairns | Apr 14, 2017 | Gig Economy, Leadership, Market Trends, Productivity, Workforce
As advancements in personal computing continue to push industries all over the globe in new directions, the business sector is being hit with another adaptation of technology adoption touted as the gig economy. A new anytime, anywhere workforce is emerging that seeks...
by Patty Wellinger | Mar 3, 2017 | Leadership, Productivity, Training
Onboarding is the process of incorporating new employees into your organization. Properly done, onboarding introduces new hires to your company culture, rules, and procedures in order to prepare them to be successful and productive. Employees who don’t understand...