Veterans Support Syndicate

Are Your Workers Bored?

The new challenge for employers is to be sure their staff does not suffer from being “bored out.” Workers who aren’t engaged are more likely to leave a job than those who feel challenged and connected. It was reported that 20% of people who changed jobs said boredom was their main reason for doing so. AContinueContinue reading “Are Your Workers Bored?”

Mindful Work: Strategies for Implementing Digital Detox Initiatives in the Workplace

Image source The advent of technology has ushered in remarkable conveniences as it seamlessly connects us to information, colleagues, and clients, regardless of geographical boundaries. The incessant ping of emails, the allure of social media, and the ever-tempting call of the smartphone have created a workplace culture characterized by perpetual digital distraction. This results inContinueContinue reading “Mindful Work: Strategies for Implementing Digital Detox Initiatives in the Workplace”

Leader beware: How AI perpetuates mistruths about motivation

I was curious to see the results of an AI search on “How to motivate employees.” As someone who’s devoted her career to applying empirically sound motivation science, I shouldn’t have been surprised. Still, I was dismayed by the amount of misinformation and never-proven motivation practices. Fowler I find it fascinating how we painstakingly analyzeContinueContinue reading “Leader beware: How AI perpetuates mistruths about motivation”

How to Tailor Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce During Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is an opportunity for employers to educate their workforce about attractive benefits offerings that can help boost employee retention, satisfaction and engagement. However, with four or five generations in the workforce, finding a benefits plan that satisfies everyone can be challenging. A 2022 report by analytics and advisory company Gallup found that employeesContinueContinue reading “How to Tailor Benefits for a Multigenerational Workforce During Open Enrollment”

The Key to Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

As a leadership coach, one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “How can I unlock my full leadership potential?” Unlocking your leadership potential is not an overnight process and it requires a combination of self-awareness, skill-building, and consistent effort. Here are some ways that I have coached my clients inContinueContinue reading “The Key to Unlocking Your Leadership Potential”