by Scott Anderson | Apr 13, 2016 | Workplace Culture, Workplace Issues
As the world of work continues to evolve and more policies are put in place that focus on employee well-being rather than bottom line productivity, wellness and happiness are two words that come up a lot. They are similar in practice, but the way companies approach...
by Scott Anderson | Apr 11, 2016 | Workplace Culture, Workplace Issues
When it comes to employee perks, the game has changed. Providing employees with benefits is no longer just a way to reward employees for good work. Today, employee perks are part and parcel of a company’s identity. So, when deciding what kind of company you want to...
by Scott Anderson | Mar 30, 2016 | Leadership, Workplace Issues
There has been a lot of discussion lately about emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and empathy in the workplace. And for good reason. These are trends that many of the most forward thinking companies and managers have embraced in order to help improve their...
by Scott Anderson | Mar 18, 2016 | Leadership, Workplace Culture, Workplace Issues
Today, the race for top talent is more competitive than ever. With an increasing number of small startups challenging the established market leaders in almost every industry, and an increase in the viability of working for yourself, the most qualified and desirable...
by Scott Anderson | Mar 11, 2016 | Workplace Issues
Much of what I write about and work on with clients is largely intangible. It deals with workplace policies, leadership techniques, and interpersonal relationships. But there’s a tangible side to work that often gets neglected. Because so much of our work can be done...
by Scott Anderson | Mar 9, 2016 | Leadership, Workplace Culture, Workplace Issues
Back in 2012, Google set out to quantifiably research what makes certain high-performing teams work the way they do. Where two groups have equally smart and qualified people, what intangibles account for their differences in performance? The New York Times Magazine...