Shockingly, 92% of people who set New Year’s goals never actually achieve them according to research conducted by the University of Scranton. As the first quarter of 2017 closes, it’s time to check-in and see how you’re tracking. If you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged with your performance thus far, remember that you are certainly not…
Author: Liz Scavnicky-Yaekle
Fortune’s Top Workplace List—Four Dale Carnegie Principles at Work
It’s common for people to contemplate what their dream job would be, but how about the workplace of their dreams? Most likely benefits such as great health care; tuition reimbursement; the option to work a flexible schedule, and perks like gourmet coffee would top their lists. Every year, Fortune evaluates more than 1,000 companies based…
Four Business Lessons to Score from March Madness
As March Madness tips off, many fans will be glued to their TV screens or nose-down on their smart phones watching the nation’s top NCAA basketball players engage in fierce competition. Players will push themselves more than ever, and coaches will inspire like never before. Just as in the business world when stakes soar high,…
Three Tips to Prevent Employees from Jumping Ship
According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, the U.S. currently has a high number of job openings. Record numbers of employees are contemplating jumping ship to embark on those opportunities. Consider these facts: Just over half of employees (51%) say they are actively looking for a new job or watching for openings. In…