Asking for help isn’t always easy, particularly in the workplace. Yet, doing so is often crucial to ensure you’re able to fulfill your employer’s expectations. Many managers are receptive to employee requests, as they understand the value of making sure employees have...
Meditation rooms. Nap pods. Free massages and haircuts. Concierge services. In its early days, Silicon Valley made headlines when it offered unusual perks to employees and, since then, many companies have tried to copy the approach. But, while these perks may help...
Strong organizations understand that their most important asset is their employees. Without productive and competent employees, in the long-term organizations will fail. It’s essential for employers to establish clear expectations of their employees, yet it’s also...
At Crosworks Career and Talent Strategists, we have an experienced, professional team of executive, leadership and career coaches. Each has a unique background that brings well founded insights to their coaching-client relationships. This month, we’d like you to...
There are many soft skills that employees need to be successful, and many of them are also social skills. Interpersonal skills, communication skills and conflict resolution are just a few examples of the essential soft skills that support strong working relationships...
During last summer, I had the opportunity to work at Crosworks. My daily routine involved preparing the coaches for their day, organizing files and conducting research on various subjects. As part of my internship at Crosworks, like every other intern, I was required...
(Photo: Intern Natalie Moog, Coach Erin Kinnison, Coach Emily Smith and CEO Shelly Stotzer) For my internship this spring, through the Entrepreneurial Business Academy at Thomas Worthington High School, there was a lot of freedom as to where I was allowed to intern at...
How the Pandemic Shaped the Future of the Workforce Pandemic-era restrictions may be long gone, but the effects of the pandemic will be felt for much longer within the workforce. From demands for remote work options to changing expectations in job roles and erosion...
Soft Skills to Develop So You’re More Hirable When you’re building your resume and entering the job market, you’re probably most focused on outlining your education, work history, and specialized professional skills. While these are all important considerations, you...
If you own or run a business, you’ve likely heard a growing dialogue surrounding the idea of company culture. Company culture is a term that can be hard to define, as it is shaped by a number of forces. For example, a company’s culture may be driven by its...
