Posts by David Quick
Toxic Boss
Working for a boss who pushes you to do better, challenges you to become the best version of yourself. But, working for a toxic boss could be detrimental to your mental health. Whether your boss makes sarcastic remarks or thrives on embarrassing people when they make a mistake, dysfunctional leadership is a serious problem. In…
Read MoreWhat employers look for
When you apply for a job, you probably know exactly what you’re looking for. You want a company you can grow with love, awesome co-workers, a decent salary, and company culture where you fit in. Most importantly, you want to love what you’ll be doing. But have you ever considered what employers look for in…
Read MoreEmployee Experience
Creating a positive employee experience is on most companies’ to-do list. Yours as well, right? Awesome! That’s why I have decided to provide you with a few employee experience best practices that you can apply to your workplace. However, before we start talking about best practices, let’s ponder on the importance of creating a great employee experience.…
Read MoreCompany Culture
A company’s culture is the fingerprint of your business. Everything else (products, strategies, marketing) can be replicated and duplicated, but the only true identifiers are the values and norms of your organization – its culture, or personality. Unfortunately, a positive culture in the business world today is unfortunately the exception rather than the norm. A…
Read MoreThe Bad Boss
Nothing could be more destructive than working with a difficult boss. Everyone has had boss who was hard to handle. Unfortunately, having a difficult boss can negatively impact your desire to engage and productive at work. And it comes as no surprise that most employees who quit their job leave because of their boss, not necessarily…
Read MoreMotivated Employees
When it comes to job satisfaction, financial rewards may rank lower than most people think. Being happy in the workplace seems to depend more on intangibles: feeling like you are part of a team, being valued and feeling appreciated consistently outranks money. Many of the following recommendations probably sound like common sense but you would…
Read MoreEnhance your chances for a promotion
You want a promotion but it doesn’t appear that you are going to automatically be offered a new position by your manager. There are a few ways to request a diplomatically and to enhance your candidacy for promotion. Here are some of the factors most employers consider when evaluating employees for promotion. Do an Excellent…
Read MoreThe Art of Hiring
Hiring employees is only the beginning creating a strong work force. Next, you have to keep them. High employee turnover costs business owners both time and productivity. Try these tactics to retain your employees and keep them happy – Offer a competitive benefits package that suits your employees’ needs. Providing health insurance, life insurance and a retirement-savings…
Read MoreTips for Employees in the Workplace
Whether you are starting your first internship or have many years of professional experience, how you present yourself to others in the workplace is important. Setting a professional tone is vital to building new relationships and ensuring you have a successful experience in the workplace. Make a Good First Impression People often form impressions about…
Read MoreProfessional Development
Professional development is not exclusively for attorneys, physicians, engineers or others who must satisfy the requirements for renewing a professional license. It helps businesses be more competitive by fostering a positive environment in which employees are more productive, loyal and content. Professional development, also referred to as continuing education, was once only for those who…
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