When the first of this year began, we knew very little about something called the “Coronavirus” and were focused on developing a Strategic Plan for our businesses. With the beginning of a new year, there were lots of options and ideas. As we slowly began to hear more about the Coronavirus, most took this information … Read more
During my term as President of the (NAWBO) National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte (2006-2007), I was pleasantly surprised by a request from the Charlotte International House. Previously, I had met the manager of this establishment (at that time) and agreed to be of assistance with an international businessman, who had a business … Read more
Now that many people have been working from home (or used to being at home during work hours), what have these people found that they would like to have when returning to work? Not all people like working from home. Here are some observations and different preferences that Employers may want to consider when re-opening … Read more
There are a mixture of thoughts and opinions about whether to re-open businesses now or when. COVID-19 is still infecting more people in the Charlotte Area and beyond. The status of COVID-19 does vary from one area, county, region, state, etc. Some rural areas have been able to keep the virus out totally, but not … Read more
If you are listening to the different media (radio, TV, Internet, Newspapers…), there may be variances of information shared, but much is also the same. The Coronavirus is still “center stage” with little else even coming close. Occasionally, the upcoming elections are touched on, but even other topics are related to the Virus: run on … Read more
How many of you have experienced “bad leaders and managers”? Probably a large number of you. The possible reason for this is due to employers using a bad premise or incorrect criteria of a good leader, or possibly not giving this enough thought. Some employers may even choose people who they believe have similar values … Read more
Companies and businesses have opportunities at times of choosing to participate in a transition, depending on their own status and what other organizations are experiencing. Some circumstances are influenced by their region’s economic status. The major factor could include what is happening to the company’s clients. If a large client has the majority of its … Read more
When asking employees what they would like altered about company performance evaluations in order to be more beneficial, productive, and valued, these are some you have probably heard, but let’s review and clarify for a better understanding. First, have these “performance evaluations” offered at least 2 or 3 times a year. So much can happen … Read more
Ready or not, here we go starting not only a “new” year but a “new decade”. As Compass Career Management Solutions has relayed to the Business Community in the past, “change is our one true constant”. Though many are rattled by change and transitions, they WILL continue! Does anything stay the same? We’ll have to think … Read more
In case you hadn’t noticed, there has been a substantial increase in “workplace violence”. In fact, these have occurred in a wide variety of industries and levels of employment. The impact of hand guns is not necessarily the basis for this increase. Whether in schools, manufacturing firms, theaters, malls, etc., the increase in anger and violence … Read more