Communication is possibly the most important skill to have in the workplace. It might be the most important skill overall for anyone who has to deal with people, professionally or in our non-working lives. It can help build relationships or bring them down; it can help increase trust or tear it apart; it can help […]
It’s a buzzword as of late, but what does resilience really mean? And, as a manager, how can you help our employees build resilience for our stressful times? Let’s start with a definition: Resilience means the ability to withstand difficult times, to have the tools to help manage stress and proceed forward with a clear […]
The only constant in life is change. It’s a cliche because it’s true, of course, and living in the digital age means we’re dealing with more change than has been seen in generations. Coupled with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, we all know that things can change in an instant, in ways both beneficial […]
When your company and team hits a busy stretch, the option of hiring temporary employees is an attractive one. With a call to your recruiting and staffing partner — like Davis Staffing! — you can bring on board as many workers as you need to help complete projects on time and to get through the […]
Weekdays are kind of weird, aren’t they? They each have a distinct feel: Monday brings the ho-hums of the weekend being over; Tuesday feels kind of blah; Wednesday is that awkward middle moment of reaching the top of the hill and knowing you’re halfway to the weekend; Thursday is where we feel the most focused […]
We all have bad days. We all have stressful meetings at work. We all have personal matters from home that creep into the workplace. It’s ok! It’s all part of being human. But when you’re a manager, or in a leadership role, it can be challenging to keep things under control. You want to appear […]
Did you know that preventable injuries are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States? That includes accidents at work. Employees who have a safe working environment don’t have to worry about getting hurt on the job. They can focus on their tasks at hand, going about their responsibilities and being productive without needing […]
It’s no secret or surprise that filling job openings has been more difficult in the past few years. With the Talent shortage expected to contine, many businesses are still struggling. Here are three things to emphasize when trying to find talent for hard-to-fill jobs. (Ex: emphasize pay & benefits, offer flex scheduling when possible, offer […]
Forget the holidays: The turn of the dreary winter into the revitalizing spring and vibrant summer is the most wonderful time of the year! The bright sunshine, the lovely breeze, the flowers and trees thriving — it’s beautiful and boosts everyone’s spirits. It’s also the time when people tend to start daydreaming a little more, […]
The latest buzzword in the working world is “quiet quitting” — the choice employees make to do just what is included in their job description and the tasks assigned to them that directly relate to that, nothing more, nothing less. It’s an act being taken out of frustration, disappointment, boredom and other negative feelings and […]
