Managing Employee Workload and Stress During the Holiday Season
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is meant for all things merry and fun. While it’s true that employees look forward to this time of the year to spend time with their families and friends, they also dread the stress that comes with working during the holidays. The holiday
Adopting a Growth Mindset to Drive Business Success
How many times have you heard the motivational saying, “whether you think they can or can’t, you are right”. Apparently, there’s much truth in it. Because, we as humans, see failure either as an insurmountable obstacle or as an opportunity to try again, differently. Carol Dweck, now a renowned psychologist,
What are Project Dependencies and How to Deal with Them Efficiently
No task or project operates in a vacuum. Project managers know the inevitability of dealing with project dependencies. There are a lot of factors, both internal and external, that can affect a task or project’s flow. Task and project dependencies when not managed can lead to project failure. The
Help Your Team Adopt New Technology and Tools
In today’s fast-paced world, new technologies are introduced almost daily. A new gadget, a new app, or an innovative concept can be seen to permeate various markets and industries. Technology advancements not only affect consumers, but it also affects how organizations operate. The way we work evolves as much
Transparency in Organizations: How Transparent Should You Be as a Leader
Transparency in organizations is becoming more popular these days and there’s no surprise why. Modern-day employees don’t just clock-in to work and get their paychecks. They want to be part of a company they trust and can rally behind. We all know that transparency builds trust and when employees
Social Loafing and Determining the Right Team Size
Social groups are a basic part of our human existence. We all belong to many different types of social groups. They give us a sense of security and belonging; help us shape our values, norms, and so on. In addition to our primary groups of family and friends, we also
