How giving things up can help you get more out of life By Ellen Linnemann “If I don’t do it myself, it just won’t get done right.” “It’s just faster and easier for me to do it on my own.” “I have a hard time letting go of things.” “I hate to give up control…
By Hannah Massen Rootstock Community Foundation addresses mental healthcare of restaurant employees Even if you’ve never worked in the food service industry, movies like Boiling Point and shows like Sweetbitter give an (albeit dramatic) impression of what it’s like to work in a restaurant. From the energy and focus required on the floor to the…
Should your business speak out on social causes? Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida legislation after criticism of his silence began trending on social media. Microsoft stopped sales and service in Russia after releasing a sharply worded statement condemning Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. And Goldman Sachs pledged $10 million to address racial…
End-of-year checklist gets a makeover By Leslie T. Snadowsky From short-term disruptions to supply-chain issues to accommodating hybrid workforces, businesses needed to continually reinvent themselves to stay in business during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as they ready for the new normal, the end-of-year checklists most companies had used in the past will…
Office chairs that command attention By Leslie T. Snadowsky Office chairs of yesteryear were big, bulky, heavy and noisy. The colors were funky and the material, chintzy. Even if you liked the retro look, you probably traded in comfort for aesthetics when taking an old chair for a spin. So what should you look for…
By Johnny Levy We are facing an unusual convergence of challenges in the workplace. Many companies are experiencing difficulties attracting and retaining employees. There are concrete reasons for this: economic, generational and cultural. What can be done to separate your company from the pack when employee prospects have thinned? One way is understanding the timeless…
Make your work environment more inviting and productive By Carol M. Olmstead Hybrid working arrangements are here to stay. Whether you work at home in a separate room, at your dining room table, or in a corner of your bedroom, and whether you visit a workplace daily, occasionally or never, feng shui changes can help…
Local airports ramp up efforts to accommodate business travel trends By Leslie T. Snadowsky As business travel returns to the friendly skies after a pandemic hiatus, the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) are maintaining COVID-19 cleaning protocols to ensure safe and healthy travel. “The bar has been raised,” said…
It really is the thought that counts There are many ways to thank employees and customers that can range from zero dollars to hundreds of dollars. Believe it or not, often the monetary value of the gift does not matter as much as the thought that was put into it. Employee and customer retention is…
By Hannah Massen Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or employee, the people you work with are bound to make mistakes or need some extra help. There’s no question about that. But it’s how you give feedback that can mean the difference between a valuable learning experience and a “slap on the wrist” that leaves…