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From City Streets to Rural Roots: Why I Love Working at Co-ops
As someone who grew up in the city, working with agricultural cooperatives was never part of my career plan. Honestly, I didn’t even know what a co-op...
The Art of Role Clarity: Less Confusion = More Productivity
In the bustling arena of modern workplaces, there exists a dance as intricate as the Tango, as demanding as a Tetris marathon, and often as confusing...
Burnt Out? Hit the Reset Button
I’ll be the first to admit it: I worked too much, and my work-life balance lacked stability. I felt compelled to produce and achieve and was rewarded...
Employee Appreciation Isn't Done in a Day
While March 1 is National Employee Appreciation Day, appreciating employees is something that should occur much more often. After all, employee...
Motivating Employees: Focus on the Individual
Remember that ‘freshly hired’ feeling – that eager, excited sensation to get engaged and be productive? Yeah, it’s a good one. Hopefully you’ve...
Mastering the Employee Retention Game: Keeping Your Team Happy
In today's ever-evolving work environment, retaining your team members can sometimes feel like trying to keep a bunch of energetic puppies in line. But...
Pay Equity: A Lesson in Advocating for Fair Compensation
We often hear about pay equity issues in the workplace, but it's a different story when you find yourself in the midst of one. A few years ago, I was...
Your Career Path: Lattice vs. Ladder
I'm sure you've read the same articles I have that show employees want continual development and growth opportunities. It's a trend that has only grown...
Work Motivation: A View from Each Generation
As a Gen Xer, it’s been interesting to me to watch the Boomers and the Millennials, the generations on either side of me. For the most part,...
Together Like PB & J: Improving Engagement and Satisfaction
As a manager, I’d much rather have you quit than stay and be unhappy. The negativity that ‘actively disengaged’ employees bring to the culture of the...