You can hire the best minds in the business, but if they're not working collaboratively with others, those hires can be a colossal waste of resources. It's not necessary the fault of the non-collaborators. They may not be trained on how to collaborate. They might not even recognize its usefulness. Heck, they might not really know what it means to truly collaborate. … read more

Nine-to-5 office hours are no longer the norm. Today, the work day for countless employees begins by checking email even before morning coffee has brewed and stretches well into evening hours. The ubiquitous nature of mobile devices allows us to be tethered to our jobs around the clock, serving as a curse for the workaholic who simply cannot get away from work. However, not everyone wants to stay connected to their jobs 24/7. For some who don't, the advent of mobile devices and flexible schedules may make it easier to claim "telecommuting" while dodging the watchful eyes of supervisors. … read more

Hiring practices are not what they used to be. Whereas employers once focused primarily - if not exclusively - on a candidate's skill set and how it related to a company's needs, the hiring focus has shifted considerably. … read more

It starts with knowledge. The old saying "knowledge is power" sounds trite - but it's really true. Knowledge - of people and their different personality styles - is the first step toward driving team compatibility and avoiding conflict. … read more

If you've ever had to put together a group of people to complete a work project, run a committee or even just order some pizzas, you've probably noticed that some teams just "gel" better than others. … read more