by Megan Bullard on July 16, 2010
The majority of organizations use teams of employees to complete objectives. The idea behind the team construction is that different people with different strengths, weaknesses and viewpoints are more likely to successfully complete a task. If multiple elements contribute to an organizations success, why use that method only with teams of employees?
You know that one [...]
by Megan Bullard on June 15, 2010
Unless you are living under a rock, you are aware that the FIFA World Cup started last Friday, and has soccer fans worldwide on the edge of their seats. Thirty two teams are competing in South Africa this year for the title of World Cup Champions.
Last week, the USA tied with England for a score [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 26, 2010
“More than 40 percent of currently employed respondents plan to start their search for better jobs within the next 12 months”
Despite the encouraging fact that the unemployment rate has recently dropped to 9.9 percent, it still seems that a large percentage of the workforce is taking on more work than one person was intended [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 17, 2010
In this clip from The Office, several employees describe the opposing management styles of Jim and Michael. Michael is infamous for his off-the-wall management skills. Have you ever had an atrocious manager? Tell us your management horror stories and compare notes on which traits contribute to ineffective management.
by Megan Bullard on April 6, 2010
The name Tiger Woods has evoked many emotions throughout his golfing career, but recently the name has induced nausea in the masses that were sick of hearing about his less-than-spotless personal life. Luckily for the golf legend, the focus this week isn’t so much on his personal rendezvous as it is his golfing capabilities. Gossip [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 31, 2010
If first quarter goals were not met, do not expect to make them up all in the second quarter.
Spring has officially sprung and the first quarter is coming to a close. The shift in the seasons and the business year often requires a need for a fresh start, and new growth. As colors get [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 26, 2010
What is the best way to handle a polarizing decision that is not widely accepted by over half of the employees?
Regardless of your political views, the newly passed health care bill has made its mark in American history. The history comes not only with the monetary value involved, but also the projected impact the [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 16, 2010
It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 4, 2010
Imagine experiencing one of the worst natural disasters in history and living to tell about it. Imagine the destruction and chaos that follows an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8. The people of Chile are desperately trying to regain control over the fallen regions of their nation, and while many would expect national unity in [...]
by Megan Bullard on February 8, 2010
In what feels like the thousandth season of The Bachelor we witness once more a crowd of beautiful women waiting in line for their chance to be the fiancée of a handsome professional. The women are attractive, talented and sometimes charming, but every group has a black sheep, and this season is no different than [...]