By Stephanie Vozza Is your current boss the worst one you’ve ever had? One in four people say “yes,” according to research from the employee survey and analytics provider Perceptyx. If you’re not among that group, chances are one of your friends is. So, are there more bad bosses out there or are people just … Continue reading These are the 3 things the worst bosses do
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AI for small business: Bosses want to automate these 5 tasks
By Michael Grothaus June 23, 2023 A new survey from Intuit QuickBooks shows that many small business owners are eager to turn to AI tools to help run and streamline parts of their business. The driver behind this willingness to turn to AI is a lack of time, with 35% of small businesses saying … Continue reading AI for small business: Bosses want to automate these 5 tasks
Starbucks’s new CEO is getting experience as a barista. What if more bosses did that?
By Sarah Bregel March 24, 2023 Laxman Narasimhan, the incoming chief executive of Starbucks Corporation, just did something that might make you feel a little better about your $9 latte habit. In an email to employees, he vowed to work in the cafes, making drinks and ringing up orders. “To keep us close … Continue reading Starbucks’s new CEO is getting experience as a barista. What if more bosses did that?
Tech layoffs: Are they a necessary evil or a control tactic for bosses to regain power?
By Jennifer Alsever February 24, 2023 Tech companies laid off more than 108,000 people in the past two months, amid an economy marked by severe labor shortages that for the past two years put employees firmly in the driver’s seat. Now some workers speculate that the job cuts could be a veiled power grab … Continue reading Tech layoffs: Are they a necessary evil or a control tactic for bosses to regain power?
The worst bosses of 2022 are exactly who you’d expect
By Kim Kelly December 27, 2022 Looking back, 2022 was a huge year for the American labor movement, one in which public support for unions jumped to a record high and thousands of workers mobilized to win higher wages, better working conditions, and the benefits of a union. The welcome burst of energy that … Continue reading The worst bosses of 2022 are exactly who you’d expect
7 Leadership lessons from Pop Culture’s Worst Bosses
By Gwen Moran May 30, 2022 Warning: This piece has spoilers from television shows and movies, including The Office, The Devil Wears Prada, Succession, Severance, Working Girl, blackish, and Office Space. Bad bosses. We’ve all had them. In fact, they’re so common that they’re regularly characters in the movies and television … Continue reading 7 Leadership lessons from Pop Culture’s Worst Bosses
It’s time for a new social code between bosses and employees
By Eilon Reshef—Minutes April 30, 2022 Month by month, as the Great Resignation continues, the talent shortage deepens. As the Wall Street Journal reports, more than half of all business owners have roles they can’t fill. And while the shortage stems from many factors, one key factor is that many people are no longer interested … Continue reading It’s time for a new social code between bosses and employees
Happy Bosses, Happy Admin: How to Get Positive Listings for Business Support Services
Suzanne Wentley November 3, 2020 It’s true for any industry, but especially so for business support services — reviews and testimonials can make or break your company. If there are many reviews online that speak poorly of your team, executives will look the other way. Business owners are no longer chatting over golf or coffee … Continue reading Happy Bosses, Happy Admin: How to Get Positive Listings for Business Support Services
How To Turn Bad Staff Into Awesome Staff (Radical Thinking For Bosses)
Maini Homer — February 6, 2020 Photo by You X Ventures on Unsplash I’ve been in business for myself for over 21 years and one of the hardest challenges I’ve faced is getting decent staff. I know I am not alone in this plight… Just about every business owner I’ve ever spoken to, when asked, … Continue reading How To Turn Bad Staff Into Awesome Staff (Radical Thinking For Bosses)
4 Ways to Avoid Having Clients Become Bosses
Amanda Abella — November 26, 2017 — November 26, 2017 I attend a lot of freelance events around my city. One complaint I hear often is how clients become bosses. As a result, the freelancer has a difficult time juggling multiple projects or building their own brands so they can make more money. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading 4 Ways to Avoid Having Clients Become Bosses