Does your office feel less like a team and more like a middle school? That sentiment may point to a more serious underlying problem: Jealous coworkers. Jealousy is a natural human emotion that we’ve all experienced at one point or another. But it should never dominate our relationships with other people–especially...
Representing small business owners across all industries, we’ve noticed several common trends among great leaders. Specifically, the habits that create the perfect recipe for success. When good habits become good routines, you’re sure to be on the fast track to good things ahead. We’ve assembled...
Feedback— whether positive, negative or otherwise – is crucial. It can have huge effects on workplace productivity, performance and morale. No one is perfect, and giving regular and articulate feedback can work wonders. Regardless of whether your feedback is complimentary or constructively critical,...
Have you been thinking about a fresh start? Perhaps what was once the job of your dreams is reaching nightmarish proportions. Maybe you feel you’ve plateaued in your position or industry, or your work no longer sparks your interest as it once did. If this is the case, you may be among the countless...
Receiving negative feedback from a coworker is never easy. It doesn’t matter whether the criticisms are constructive or unjust, anything less than total praise is total punishment for a perfectionist. It’s important to remember that if you want to grow and develop and become the best version of yourself,...
Dreading yet another deadline? Hate procrastinating but can’t seem to help it? I feel your pain. My apartment’s never cleaner than when I have a massive project deadline coming up! I’ve struggled with procrastination both at home and in the office. And after years of all-nighters, stomach destroying...
It’s safe to assume that office romances are a tale as old as… well, offices and romance. If workplace sparks begin to fly, conventional wisdom has usually dictated that they be extinguished. After all, that’s a fire that can generate a lot of smoke. Dating a colleague is inherently complicated....
If you want to have strong, productive, and happy employees, you need to give them something to believe in. As an employer, it’s important to ensure that every employee understands how their role fits into the bigger picture. You need to ensure that everyone feels like they’re contributing and that...
For many people, workplace fatigue is a fact of life. Some feel it worst near the very end of the week, while many others experience it as early as Tuesday morning. Only when the weekend arrives do they get a chance to recharge. Before they know it, they’re back at work. Many people notice this...
Any good company needs to think about the mental wellness of its employees. Not only will this promote a happier office environment, but it will boost productivity and decrease turnover as well as the risk of burnout. At LinkNow Media, we’ve worked hard to create an office culture that balances productivity...
