We at LinkNow Media like to have fun. It’s as simple as that. It defines the very ethos of our workplace. It’s at the heart of how we build our teams and how we create an engaging office environment. No department exudes that freewheeling, fun-loving spirit quite like our sales team, where virtually...
Maybe it has to do with being Canadian, maybe it has to do with my upbringing. But I say sorry a lot. Too much. Even right now, as I write this, I’d like to apologize. I don’t even know why—but I want to! The old saying goes that you should dress for the job you […]
Work-related stress is more common than ever. Studies have shown that between 29 and 40% of Americans are ‘extremely stressed at work’. Which aligns perfectly with findings that show that 40% of adults are kept up at night stressing about the day. If you’re like me, you’ll not only be kept up at night...
So, your fancy footwork has landed you a foot in the door. Or at least a toe or two. After flailing in that endless sea of job applications, creating countless variations on cover letters, and networking up a storm, the stars have aligned. A prospective employer has spotted your CV. They liked it. And now,...
Way back in 1961, President Kennedy visited NASA headquarters. As he was touring the facilities, he stopped to introduce himself to a man pushing a mop and bucket around the pristine hallway. He asked the man, who was clearly a janitor and, given the cleanliness of the hallway, clearly a very good one,...
It’s 2019 and—even if you’re in denial about the apocalyptic predictions on climate—everyone knows that the environment is worth saving. You’ve taken steps at home. But how about in the workplace? Whether that means upgrading to more energy-efficient solutions, switching to more eco-friendly...
You know the type. The self-professed busy person: hurrying from place to place, dashing through doors, seemingly encircled by innumerable tasks and responsibilities nibbling at their attention like frenzied fish. The work never seems to get done, and although time and energy are plentiful, they aren’t...
How many times have you been told to ‘follow your passion’? To ‘do what you love’? To ‘find your bliss’? Probably too many times to count. At this point, it’s nothing more than an eye-roller. An empty phrase that people repeat without even knowing what it means. Can we finally admit that...
Sometimes we get lucky in the workplace and find happy and healthy people to build positive relationships with. These people can be lifelines during those hectic workdays and long overtime shifts. They can encourage your strengths, clarify your sharpest instincts, and make your day brighter. There can be relationships...
Good news for managers still wondering whether it’s better to be feared or loved! According to Forbes, treating employees well and creating an atmosphere of employee happiness isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also great for business. According to the study, happy employees were up to 20% more...
