Your Quest for Purpose Never Ends As you grow older, you are likely to find that the things in life that matter most to you change. As a young adult, you may have prioritized more of your personal development, focusing energy on politics, religion or artistic...
This summer, Crosworks is thrilled that recent Thomas Worthington High School graduate Cambria Stotzer is interning with us. She has been a huge asset to the team. “Cambria is smart, driven, and incredibly responsible. She is always willing to jump in and...
Succeeding at Your First Remote Work Job After you’ve landed your first remote work job, it’s important to consider how different a remote position is from an in-person job. You’ll need to put more effort into reaching out to connect with your employer, as well as...
Is Offering Work-From-Home Flexibility Still Worth It? During the pandemic lockdowns, many employees became accustomed to working from home. After pandemic restrictions eased, many were still reluctant to go back to the office. Today, employers are wondering if it’s...
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Remote Employees If you’re a manager who oversees a remote team, you may wonder how you’ll be able to effectively manage those employees when you don’t see them every day. Managing remote employees presents its own rewards and...
Hints for Keeping Employees Engaged During Remote Meetings When it’s 3 p.m. on a Friday and you have a remote meeting scheduled with your team, how do you keep them from mentally checking out ahead of time? While that may be the most challenging time to maintain your...
Crosworks recently hosted a Next Chapter webinar to discuss planned and unplanned approaches for retirement. We believe that retirement isn’t simply an ending, but an opportunity for a new beginning. It can enable professionals to apply their expertise in exciting new...
Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), is the soft skills complement to IQ. Professionals with a high EQ are better able to work collaboratively with others, and they nurture a positive workplace culture. Two of the building blocks of EQ are the ability...
When you were in grade school, you likely were rewarded with a sticker from the teacher when you did something well. It was your teacher’s way of trying to motivate you to continue to do well. Today, many companies try to increase motivation among employees by...
Technical skills and industry-specific competencies are certainly necessities in the workplace. Yet, no matter the sector, industry, or field, there is one skill that is critical for the sustainable success of every professional: emotional intelligence (EQ). Explore...