At work, your mind’s always functioning at full speed. No breaks.  You find yourself in a constant high-functioning zone – a place where you’re crowded by stringent deadlines, targets, meetings, follow-ups, reports and team management. You’re always pushing...
By Shelly Stotzer, CEO and Leadership Coach I’m happy to share my perspective on outplacement and pleased that one of our former clients, Audra McIntosh, is willing to share hers below, too. If you’ve ever been displaced from your job, you know that — even...
High-performing teams are collaborative, creative and clear on their goals. They know the what, why, and how of achieving their targets and work with a focused approach. These teams are invaluable and vital to an organization’s success and sustainability. In an...
The business world is unpredictable, and change is constant. As an employer, you may face situations where letting go of your workers becomes necessary. Offboarding during layoffs or reduction-in-force (RIF) can be challenging especially if you’re tasked with laying...
Experiencing a layoff or being let go can be devastating. But rule number one is to recognize that layoffs aren’t personal. Keeping your mind focused on the future will help you pull through this difficult period. It’s best to acknowledge any feelings of anger, fear,...
We all agree job performance is a critical determinant of individual and organizational success. Effective performance management strategies help us ensure that employees are aware and well-aligned with our company goals. But the real question is, how do you tell if...
The global job market is fiercely competitive; forever hunting top talent. It’s time organizations recognize the critical roles internal mobility and employee retention play in sustaining competitive advantage. The old-school way of performance management is becoming...
Generally speaking, today’s job market is fierce and competitive – one that thrives on winning numbers and impactful performances. Honestly, there isn’t a lot of room for staying in your comfort zone. You have to step out, excel in your roles and, more...
We’ve all been there at one point or another! We’ve seen and felt when self-drive has been low, when simple tasks have seemed daunting, when we’ve struggled to push ourselves, and when motivation has gone astray. When this happens, self-motivation is the key to turn...
Each semester, Crosworks hosts a high school senior intern from Thomas Worthington’s Entrepreneurial Business Academy (EBA). While we had faith in her from the beginning, Courtney Stegemiller surprised herself. As you will see in her reflections on her time at...
