Time vs. money vs. ROI. This is the struggle all CEOs struggle with. And when you need to train employees or even yourself (I’m looking at you, freelancer!), you must consider these three and balance them. But what if there is a fourth element we’re all forgetting? I’d argue we’re forgetting efficiency. I once ran a training program for employees …

Instagram is still one of the easiest ways to gain a following on social media. But not seeing those numbers budge can be frustrating. Similarly, all those fake accounts following you, those bots and follow for follow fools, they can drown your marketing heart. You’ll tap that like menu with a hopeful feeling and throw your phone down sad when …

New places, new cultures, new faces, new foods, it’s all an exciting adventure. That is until you look at your bank account. How much did that dinner cost? It was probably those drinks. What if you traveled with someone willing to pick up the tab. What if they were willing to pay you on top? That’s the dream, right? Travel …

We’re addicted to subscriptions. Amazon, Netflix, HBO, Google Music, Hulu, etcetera, etcetera. In a survey, 2,500 people underestimated their spending on subscriptions by almost 200%. People sign up for subscriptions because they think, “that’s cheap, I’ll get that.” The market has conditioned people to think this way. Why not take advantage of it? Subscription boxes are an easy way to …

51% of contract workers don’t get benefits. A similar percentage have work that varies in volume from month to month. In other words, freelance work or contract work isn’t stable. Why is this so? I mean, the no benefits part makes sense. Who is going to give you benefits? Certainly not your clients. But the unstable unpredictable nature of contract …

300 million women run businesses across the globe in select countries. These women are brave. They face cultures that do not traditionally celebrate women in the workplace. Their bravery, however, doesn’t keep them safe from harm. The workplace can be hostile to women and sometimes more so than for men. Here are a few of the most common workplace injuries …

Grey drab cubicles. Brown carpet. Glaring fluorescent lights that give you a headache the longer you work under them. This is how most people think of corporate offices. Your office doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, I’ve been to some pretty stellar workplaces in my time and they all give you a sense of chill. Today we’re going …

It’s Monday in December. The sky is grey and pregnant ready to birth winter. Your employees look like dead walkers ready to shamble over the wall into Westeros. You feel their anguish and wish you could do something about their drab existence. But you head back into your office, shut the door, and open your web browser. There appears this …

Companies that promote collaborative work perform five times better than companies that don’t. This is why more companies are implementing a collaboration strategy. Your staff members will be more productive, you’ll produce more work faster, the work quality will improve, and your workers will build better relationships with each other. But here’s the million-dollar question — what collaboration tools should …

The importance of employee engagement is on the rise. If you have unhappy employees, they won’t be engaged and won’t work effectively. You’ll lose their productivity and performance, resulting in wasted money. And this extends to all staff members — from entry-level staff members to executives. Employee morale is not only important for your staff. It’s important for your organization …