Picture this. You spend hours writing the perfect cover letter and resume. Sweat drips down your face through three rounds of interviews. Your mandatory training sessions and tested skills dazzle management, but wait! Not a full week later and you're called into your supervisor's office. Of all things, they let you go for something you shared on the internet.   This may sound unfair or extreme, but it happens every day. In today’s digitally connected world, we’re a...

When it comes to leadership, the great nature versus nurture debate runs rampant. Are leaders born or are they made? While there are certain characteristics that might make someone a great leader, sometimes they need help to develop the skills that will unlock their potential. In a workplace environment, what better way to guarantee the continuity of a corporate culture than helping employees develop their leadership skills? While not everyone will go on to take charge of an organization, tak...

The future of self-employment is geared toward the internet and technology. More self-employed business owners and freelancers are going online to work because the internet has made these opportunities more reachable. Additionally, they are sharing offices and running virtual offices from home. Learn about a few other trends that will affect the work of the self-employed. Coworking Spaces Coworking spaces are designed for people who work independently but still want to be around others. It...

Digital communities gives you opportunities to connect with your audiences in a way that’s natural and personal. Through targeted community interactions, you are able to generate excitement, launch products, and announce events without an old traditional ways to do it. Digital community can be defined as a group of people who interact with each other through the internet. They will share  a common interest that brings them together in the community for a purpose. The purpose depend on...

An honest work environment establishes a good relationship between an organization’s management and its employees. Thus, it not only creates a conducive working environment but also increases productivity. Dishonesty, especially among employees, has detrimental effects on an organization. The management should encourage honesty in the working environment hence preventing negative impacts on the company’s health. Here are some tips: Foster Open and Honest Communication Proper co...