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

The age of remote working is upon us. In the United States alone, 50% of the working population has the option to work remotely for a portion, or all of, the work week, and 80-90% of the US workforce will likely see the option in the near future. While it is not possible for all employers to allow work from home options (nurses and doctors, I am looking at you), the number of jobs managed on computers is greatly increasing, as is the need for hiring employees in locations where no corporate location is present. … read more

When was the last time you heard water cooler chatter about who's got the corner office? If you're drawing a blank, it's no wonder. An estimated 70 percent of U.S. offices today have no or low partitions, according to the International Facility Management Association. The trend toward the open office space, which first emerged in Silicon Valley startups like Facebook and Google, has become an entrenched aspect of office culture for a majority of U.S. workers. But is it the most effective way to work? And if so, for whom? … read more

Finding a job can be tough. It's stressful, time consuming, and requires an incredible amount of patience. Did they receive your resume? Is it too soon to call? Couple this with Glassdoor's statistic that the average corporate job receives 250 applicants, of which only four or five make it to an interview, and it can seem like a miracle just to get face-to-face with a potential employer. … 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