As Aristotle said, “man is by nature a social animal.” Relationships have always been the foundation of our ability to survive and thrive, and it is no different in business, where relationships and networking are the keys to the gates of success. But sometimes it...
According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, there appears to be no significant correlation between remote work and productivity across 43 different industries. This finding suggests that embracing flexible work arrangements does not necessarily hinder productivity levels. Recent data from the...
Managers are responsible for more than just overseeing tasks and projects; they play a pivotal role in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational success. However, simply giving someone a title doesn’t make them a great manager. Becoming a great manager requires continuous learning and...
Traditional performance management techniques don’t always work. They can be even less effective when people are working in remote or hybrid work environments where some of those necessary in-person nuances are missing. Then consider that most managers lack formal training around working with the unique behavioral motivations of individual...
Hiring continues to strengthen according to the US Department of Labor as employers added a surprisingly strong 353,000 jobs in January 2024 as the labor market continues showing solid gains. Unemployment stays at 3.7 percent, which has a significant impact on the strong economy as...
New managers, middle managers, and frontline managers can make or break an organization. They have positions of responsibility not just to get work done but for their people. They have some (albeit often limited) power and are tasked with driving larger organization initiatives. The problem?...
Today’s workers want (and in many cases demand) ongoing opportunities to learn and grow. All organizations, even mom-and-pop shops, need to create their own in-house learning programs or “universities” as a key way to attract and retain top talent, while at the same time developing...
Open lines of communication and employee-focused leadership are just two of the reasons Ennis, Pellum & Associates, CPAs is a great place to work. Since the firm opened its doors nearly 40 years ago, the partners have continued to strive to improve -- never settling...
