There's no better time to take a look at your organization's charitable contributions than National Charity Day! Whether you organize a Toys for Tots drive during the holidays, or your team partners with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in your community, a spirit of philanthropy is never EVER a bad investment.  

Mondays aren't often described as "pleasant" or "easy-breezy."  In fact, if your Monday morning has looked anything like mine, you would have spilled your coffee on your dry-clean-only shirt and tripped up the stairs all before 10:30 AM.  But seeing as today is National Relaxation Day, it's time to sprinkle a little Zen in the start to the week.  

Positive company cultures are all the craze these days… but what do you do when you run smack into a cultural obstacle? We’ve come up with three of the most common company culture conundrums and how to deal with them. Read on to bust through your road blocks and enjoy a bright, forward-looking environment!

New employees are an inevitable and vital part of any organization.  There are articles upon articles on how to make their first few days rock, but sometimes the long-game of onboarding is overlooked.  Thoughtful gifts and notes are great ways to make a stellar first impression on your newbies, but you’ve also got to hunker down and invest time and energy into one of the most important factors that make people stay for the long-haul (and p.s. money can’t buy it).  Friends. 

Congratulations! Joining the ranks of Manager is a big deal. Ready or not, you've accepted a gig that puts you in charge and also pins a target to your back. Don't worry! You can avoid the "Kick Me!" sign with the help of a few solid tips.