78 – Open Offices Illness

78 – Open Offices Illness

Open offices can help spread germs faster than traditional offices where there are barriers between workers. A study of 1,852 employees found that open space offices caused more sick days. I didn’t see coming. A surprising finding in this study was that men,...
77 – Open Office Problems

77 – Open Office Problems

Management is always on the hunt for better methods of achieving company goals and mission. In the last few years, we have seen the spread of the open office concept through the country at lightning speed. I have rarely seen the spread of a new trend in business sweep...
76 – What Every Employee Craves

76 – What Every Employee Craves

There is a level of frustration in every employee that may be overlooked by management. In the last several decades, I have discussed this with many employees and found a deep, secret longing in their soul. Quality Work I have not found one employee yet that...
75 – A Great Day

75 – A Great Day

  On a day like today where we are celebrating Independence Day in the United States, I am thinking about all that is going great. It is so easy to focus on all the problems and what does not go right but time for gratitude is always a good idea. I forget the...
74 – Critical Skill for Remote Work

74 – Critical Skill for Remote Work

The idea of remote work is exciting and rewarding. It is an idea whose time has come. It reduces vehicle traffic. It reduces stress of commuting to an office. It reduces sick time and absenteeism. It brings families together. But, it is not for everyone. Not everyone...