by Heidi Zwart | Nov 3, 2021 | Company, Industry, mental health
What do you do when your company culture doesn’t meet your expectations? An “ordinary” employee may be tempted to join the masses who are looking for a new job. But if leaving isn’t an option or your preference, it’s possible to shape your working environment and...
by Heidi Zwart | Nov 3, 2021 | Company, Industry
Conflict is inevitable. It’s not a matter of if it will happen but rather when it will happen. Whether at home or work, disagreements require us to navigate through discomfort, tension, and fear. With so many differing points of view and backgrounds, managing...
by Heidi Zwart | Nov 2, 2021 | Company, mental health, wellness
Attention is turning toward the need for mental health support for people across the globe, but it’s not always easy to know where to turn. Some support services have been around for years while other services are just emerging in response to the need for help. To...
by Heidi Zwart | Oct 29, 2021 | Company, higher education, Industry
Higher education has seen a significant drop in enrollment in 2021. The exodus from higher ed began during the pandemic but declined even further this fall. NPR reported this week that enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities is on track to fall by another nearly...
by Heidi Zwart | Oct 29, 2021 | Company, Industry, wellness
Part of the role of a manager is to give feedback to their team. Employees are anxious to know how they’re doing in their role and want to hear this directly from their manager. While Gallup surveys have found that negative feedback is better than no feedback, the...