The Right Word at the Right Time: 5 Ideas to Improve Your Company’s Communications in 2024
We are a week into the new year, and our collective sights are set on making (and sustaining) improvements that will put us on a good footing for 2024. Some people focus on achieving work-life balance, while others resolve to become more productive and organized. But few things can set the right tone for the […]
Looking Back Before Moving Forward: A 2023 Retrospective
In a few short days we’ll embark on the adventure of a new year, looking ahead to new aspirations and new possibilities. But before we close the book on 2023, it’s important to reflect on the year gone by—wins, losses, unexpected detours, and hard-earned achievements. Some of the many benefits of taking the time to […]
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Business: 4 Steps to Begin Your Succession Planning Process
Succession planning — the process of identifying and developing internal talent to take on future leadership roles within an organization — is often looked at as a lengthy, time-consuming exercise that is only necessary for big corporations and C-suite executives. However, succession planning can be a tremendous benefit for all levels of leadership and for […]
5 Tricks to Make Dealing with Difficult Coworkers More of a Treat
Remember when you were a kid and went trick-or-treating on Halloween? Oh, the fond memories of fun-size chocolate bars and mini packs of candies. Sometimes you discovered a house that was giving out full-size candy bars, and you etched that house into your memory to go to every year thereafter. Some people even handed out […]
How Job Ghosting Haunts Both Employers and Candidates (and How To Stop the Terror)
“Ghosting” is somewhat of a misnomer to me. After all, in movies and TV shows, ghosts tend to move into places where they aren’t wanted and stick around longer than any of the characters anticipate. But in the non-ethereal world, the act of ghosting is just the opposite. It leaves the ghosted party thinking, “What […]
Bridging the Virtual Divide: The Importance of Building a Hybrid Culture and 5 Ways to Get Started
When it comes to hybrid work environments, I’ve seen (and worked in) most all variations. When I first started at Omnia as an analyst, our team was able to earn telecommuting privileges, working from home for up to three days a week. Years later, I became a fully remote employee, working totally from home, while […]
Mindful Communication: 4 Tips for Interacting with Introverts
Continuing Omnia’s month of mindfulness, this week’s blog focuses on mindful, thoughtful communication with introverts. Don’t try to adjust your screen; you read that correctly. “But introverts don’t like talking to people, right?”, you may think. Yet communicating with introverts isn’t an oxymoron. And since an estimated one third to one half of the population […]
Redefining Leadership: Embracing the Power of Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace
With the current focus on workplace culture (and how to improve it), servant leadership has become a hot topic. Unfortunately, traditional leadership often brings to mind someone imposing their will on others through aggressive power plays. Servant leadership, though, shows us another way to approach the responsibilities of leading, guiding, and inspiring employees. What is […]
Unlock Your Hidden Advantage: Discover How Your Personality Traits Can Boost Job Search Success
Imagine this: You’re 6 months into a new job. You went through 3 interviews, 2 days of onboarding, and bought 4 new work outfits. But despite your initial excitement, now you’re borderline miserable. This position requires you to sit behind a desk all day, and although you knew that going into the role, to your […]
Want to Avoid Family Conflict at Your Memorial Day BBQ? Understanding Personality Dimensions Can Help!
Summer is about to get into full swing, and there are a lot of things to look forward to. Days at the beach or pool. A more relaxed schedule for the kiddos. Vacations. Cookouts with extended family. Wait…did I just hear a fretful gasp? If that last one makes you grimace rather than smile, perhaps […]
