Exercises to Do at the Annual Family Huddle. Identifying the common areas of vision, values, strengths, and communication and conflict styles is the goal of exercises we perform in our annual family business huddles. Read More
This video, by people skills expert Eleanor Shakiba, explains how HR practitioners can coach employees in the skill of active listening. It explores ways to explain the difference between respecting someone’s views and agreeing with them. Then Eleanor outlines how to teach the micro-skill of using Read More
You’re talking to someone who pushes your buttons. You see them as a difficult person, because their behaviour seems obnoxious. They’re showing little or no respect for you. So why should you demonstrate respect for them? My answer is always the same. You show respect for ‘difficult people’ because Read More
Who comes to mind when you think of an introvert? Someone who has a terrible time at the party and wants to leave as soon as she arrives? Or maybe it's someone who doesn't go to the party at all, instead staying home with his or her nose in a book. Modern research has replaced many of our limited.. Read More
The world of work is still full of opportunities.
A lot of people are blaming the world economic crisis, but if you’re enterprising and ambitious, you can get a great job position and achieve an awesome lifestyle.
Look inside of you and discover which are your desires and goals, and depending on Read More
Payroll issues are among the sometimes inevitable, but often avoidable, nuisances that strike businesses no matter how prepared they think they may be. Your payroll company should be able to help you with these fixes by asking the right questions when setting up your payroll. Even if mistakes have Read More
One of the most common family business challenges is the fact that the family and the employees are stuck in their comfort zone. Read More
What is the acceptable number of hours to work in an average week and still maintain a healthy work/life balance? Read More
Although our workday takes place in a “harmless” office, we’re all exposed to certain risks. The office can be a dangerous place.

Every day, millions of people face long working days, spending between eight to nine hours (or longer) sitting in front of computer screens, with artificial light and Read More
Taking Time Off for Family Leave. How has the Family Medical Leave Act changed a father’s role with his family? Are your beliefs on fatherhood very different from your fathers? Read More
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