Research tells us that as a society, we aren’t such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don’t take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a good listener can...
Payroll is an essential process and no business can function without it. After all, no one wants to work for free. Unfortunately, your accounting team wastes unnecessary time and energy when the right processes aren’t streamlined. A missed deadline or incorrect...
Does your company have a positive emotional culture? A feel-good place to work can be a powerful business development tool, according to a 10-year study of the culture of companies in a variety of industries and locations. Researchers Sigal Barsade and Olivia A....
For most people, taxes are a big deal in the first part of the year when all the W2s and bank statements start flooding the mailbox. Tax forms are completed and filed, refunds are paid and sometimes checks are written to the IRS. Then the whole thing is forgotten for...
Does it seem like every time you turn around, someone needs something and that pile of work on your desk only grows? Do you wish you could put out a “Do Not Disturb” sign just to finish your responsibilities? Interruptions are a fact of life. But research shows too...
It’s human nature: Most people focus on the positive aspects of their personalities and behavior and tend to ignore or gloss over the negative. Research also shows that many of us also tend to be more critical of the behavior of others than of our own...
