Have you ever seen Undercover Boss? It’s a riveting television show that spotlights executives as they act like employees in their organizations in order to discover how they might be able to improve the culture of the workplace. While Undercover Boss is fun to watch,...
Whether your organization has had a stressful year or a groundbreaking year, goal-setting is a key moment in turning the page and embarking on progress. It’s a way to be creative and bold. For some of you, this is the most fun part about being in leadership. For...
It’s evening. You’re looking through job descriptions online, being intentional about the positions you want to apply to. You’re focused mostly on the technical skills in each post. Your mind races to think through your qualifications. Can I use that software? Do I...
Driving home from work one day, you let your mind wander. A question comes to mind as you sit at a red light. What will my job consist of at the end of 2024? The answer to this question may induce stress and worry. But being able to take action to ensure that the...
This fall, Hunter Cooke interned with Crosworks as part of the Entrepreneurial Business Academy program at Thomas Worthington High School. One of Hunter’s projects was to research and test AI-generated headshots, such as the image of him above. Read about...
At times, it’s tempting to choose a candidate who’s graduated from college in the last five years. We tend to think of those candidates as go-getters, having a fresh perspective and being up-to-date on current best practices. At other times, having a middle-aged...
It’s a Thursday afternoon and you decide to take a quick snack break in the lobby of the office and people watch. As you observe the employees walking by, you notice the differences in their walks first. Then you notice differences in the way they dress. Finally, you...
Multigenerational workplaces are those that recruit and retain employees from all ages & stages of life. An organization is only as strong as the team behind it, and ensuring that your team has a diverse range of ages is crucial for ensuring success in the...
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business landscape, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), organizations need to adapt and evolve to thrive. To navigate this challenging environment successfully, organizations must...
Your business is in its stride, revenue is better than ever and everything seems to be going smoothly. Then, all of a sudden, you lose a big client or investors get cold feet. “Reorganization” and even “downsizing” are being discussed. It’s clear there will be...
