I’m sure you’ve received plenty of confusing emails over the years. They’re often long and vague, and leave you wondering what the person is asking you to do. Trying to decode these types of emails can take a lot of your time. And even if you give it your best effort, you still might get(…)
When you’re working from home, teamwork is essential. In order to get things done, you need to be able to communicate with your coworkers, share ideas, make group decisions, and get their input and assistance. But collaborating with your coworkers when everyone is working remotely can be difficult. It was simple when everyone could just(…)
Right now, many employees are working from home. But in the near future, it’s possible that some individuals will be returning to the office, while others will continue to work remotely. This means that managers will need to manage a “blended workforce.” They’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a group of individuals who are(…)
If you’re working from home right now, you’re probably attending a lot of Zoom meetings. Zoom is a software that allows people to have video conference calls. Colleagues can see each other, talk, share their screens, etc. The software is easy to use, and people tend to rely on it heavily. It’s not unusual for(…)
A lot of us are working from home these days. And that means that we’re all attending a lot of conference calls. Recently, I was on a call and I heard some hilarious background noise coming from a coworker’s phone. She has a busy household and several dogs, and she had forgotten to mute her(…)
It’s so important for employees to feel like they’re respected at work. People who feel respected are more engaged, creative, productive, and loyal to their organization. Respect makes people feel more willing and able to communicate their ideas. It alleviates stress, and it reduces interpersonal conflict. So how can leaders make their employees feel respected?(…)
Imagine that you need your coworker to do something for you – like run a report or review a document. You email your coworker with your request. And then… nothing. No response. You wait and wait, but your coworker never gets back to you and never does that thing that you need him or her(…)
Do you spend a lot of your time working on group projects? If you do, then you understand the importance of teamwork. In order to get things done, you and your coworkers need to communicate, respect each other, and coordinate your efforts. You also need to feel safe. Researchers have found that in order for(…)
Life can sometimes be tough. We sometimes get sick. We sometimes get frustrated. And we sometimes experience losses and life changes that can make us feel sad, stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed. These types of things can have an impact on a person’s work. It can be hard to focus and be productive when you’re not(…)
If you’re surrounded by coworkers who are younger than you, you may sometimes feel a little disconnected from them. People in different generations have their own ways of communicating and getting things done. So it may occasionally feel challenging to work together as a cohesive team. But if you find yourself in this position, don’t(…)