Let’s take a look at The Birkman Assessment and how it can help us become more self-aware. By understanding our personalities, we can work better to develop ourselves and also work better with others.  Birkman – A Brief History The Birkman Assessment isn’t...
We’ve successfully overcome the struggles of The Great Resignation and we’ve addressed the silent menace of Quiet Quitting but there’s a new scare lurking around dark corners. Ghost jobs! This boo-worthy phenomenon is evil enough to frighten away true talent. They’re...
As a job seeker, you’ve been there – possibly more than once. You may have tirelessly spent hours perfecting your job application. You’ve read and then re-read your application. You’ve finally hit the “apply for this position” button. And then you’ve waited anxiously,...
Many employees work 40 hours per week. That is about 2,080 working hours per year. So, on average, we spend approximately 71% of the year working. The real question is how many of us are truly satisfied with our jobs? Gallup’s findings suggest that only a mere 15% of...
Powerful teams thrive on diversity, respect, communication, and a shared vision. Each member’s unique personality is welcomed, and their interests and behaviors are carefully aligned to yield optimum results.  As individuals, we bring unique interests, perspectives,...
Individual efforts, when meticulously put together, make up what we call teamwork. In today’s day and age, teamwork is integral in the workplace. Organizations thriving in competitive business environments have some of the most brilliant teams – working...
By Rhonda S. Fekete, Crosworks leadership and career strategist People use the expression “burnout” a lot. How do you know if this is what’s happening to you or if you’re already there? All you know is that you feel lousy and have this feeling of being stuck with no...
If you’re investing in employee health and wellness, – know that you’re playing the game right! Take pride in your company moving in the right direction. You’ll witness better retention numbers, improved productivity and increased revenues. Remember that your...
As a career and leadership coaching organization, we know that personal wellness is critical for individual health and directly correlates to greater happiness and satisfaction in the workplace. To uplift National Wellness Month, we tapped into the knowledge of one of...
We see and hear much about self-awareness these days and for good reason. Research shows that when we view ourselves with clarity we become more confident and creative in our actions. Clarity allows us to become better workers and effective leaders with more satisfied...
