One-third of American workers changed jobs over the past two years (PBS) and 40% of those people, are again looking to switch positions (CNBC).  Losing an employee can cost the company 1.5-2 times the employee’s salary (built in).  That is to say, every time someone puts in their two-week notice, it costs up to double their salary

As we’ve shifted to hybrid and remote workforces, along with the continuing trend toward automation, the need for Managers to know how to build and maintain strong connections with their team has never been more important. According to Harvard Business Review, “

Have you noticed your team members that always go the extra mile suddenly are clocked out right on time? Perhaps productivity suddenly took a dive? If you haven’t heard of this new phrase, you can find a full definition here. Essentially, 'Quiet Quit' is when an employee only does the work listed on their job description,

An experience is something that you do or that happens to you, especially something important that affects you.  It’s living through certain events, observing and feeling something in-the-moment. In life there are several ways we can gain experience which ultimately gives us knowledge, skills, and understanding we may not have gained otherwise.  With every experience, we gain more

Being a volunteer means that you are offering something – something that is not required nor an obligation.  Most of the time, to volunteer means that you are working side by side with others. This connects you to other human beings as you are working toward a common goal or purpose.  It is a win-win for all parties involved. Those who

Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something that gives you new and creative ideas. If you describe someone or something good as an inspiration, you mean that they make you or other people want to do or achieve something.  Inspiration gives us so much hope in certain situations because it’s ultimately what

Generosity is a virtue of freely giving gifts to others or to something other than ourselves.  It’s GiVING of gifts.  Sometimes it could be tangible gifts.   Other times it’s intangibles such as giving someone a bit of our time, whether we’re listening to them, helping them through something, or even helping them with a project. When we’re

What does hospitality mean to you? Dictionary.com defines hospitality as, “The friendly reception and treatment of guests and strangers; the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, and generous way.” Hospitality is simply making people feel welcome, comfortable, and important.   Typically, when we think of hospitality, we think of restaurants, hotels,

Encouragement means to simply give someone courage. Consider just how powerful it could be to GiVE someone courage: GiVES positive energy - Encouragement literally means to give people courage.  So, encouragement is like giving someone a mental and emotional boost of energy which lifts them up and propels them into action. GiVES people hope – when people are