While the world may not physically be shrinking, our global workforce is closer than ever. However, team building when members are telecommuting, working from a conference or anywhere on the road,...
When you hear people talk about the cost of employee turnover the numbers are often vague and non-specific. It's hard to put a real number on something that has so many indirect effects. The numbers...
The new hire is coming up to his quarterly performance review and it's obvious he's not measuring up. The company now has to decide what's next? Move the employee to a different position, increase...
Honing your leadership skills frequently requires time, but there are steps you can take toward leadership development right now! You don't have to wait for the next conference or mentoring program...
A bad hire can cost your company dearly. Just the cost of recruiting a replacement is typically around 45% of annual salary. That cost doesn't even factor in other costs like impact on customers,...
Zig Ziglar, the famous personal development coach and motivational speaker, posed the question: "how can you expect to hit a target that you don't even have?" Ziglar was speaking of goal setting and...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympian? With the Winter Olympics upon us, we decided it might be fun to explore the profile of an Olympic athlete using The McQuaig System.
How do you make routine tasks more fun and engaging for your employees? Companies like Deloitte, IBM, Google, Microsoft and FedEx have turned to something called gamification to increase employee...
The long-term health and prosperity of your company largely depends on keeping your employees around. Retaining your best staff helps keep customers happy, sales healthy and co-workers satisfied....
In virtually every work environment, there are customers involved. These customers purchase the products and services. A company’s goal is to have these customers return again and again – and perhaps...
One of the most important decisions a business makes is choosing who it hires. Simply put, selecting the right staff for the job can make all the difference in how well a company performs, and how...
If your resume, cover letter, and interview skills are up to par, you may receive a job offer. If you decide that the offer meets your professional goals, and you are happy with the terms of...