James Kassouf’s Blog
Improving Your Communication in Difficult Situations
A difficult or uncomfortable conversation can't be anticipated, but there are ways to improve communication when speaking in public, at work, or in any other situation. By being aware of these methods and using them before a tough conversation ensues, individuals will...
Working Effectively in a Hybrid Business Environment
Hybrid work environments are on the rise, as people who have been working at home through the pandemic begin transitioning back to the office for some of their workdays. Some people may wonder which tasks should still be done at home versus in-office to keep...
Honing Change Leadership
Change was already omnipresent in many workplaces prior to the pandemic. The global crisis just meant that it's now accelerating. The pace of change is ironically changing, and it's one that's growing in intensity. Also, experts don't see it leveling off anytime soon....
How to Approach Apprehension with Employees Returning to the Office
The pandemic was an unprecedented global and life event that each person processed and managed in their own unique way. After months of being sequestered in their homes and acclimating to working in their own comfortable environments, some people are leery of heading...
Considerations to Think About Before Resigning
Many companies are experiencing a wave of resignations, and it is the highest quit rate that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has found since 2000. Employers and HR leaders do not seem to have a solution to stop the resignation as the precise cause is unclear. Job...
How to Develop Your Employees
Employee development can be a rewarding investment. Unfortunately, it often features as the last thing on most manager’s priorities. Development makes employees more productive and more innovative, making them perform at a higher level. Employee development also helps...
Efficient Tips For Both Virtual and In-Person Meetings
Managers can use these five tips to host efficient meetings. Email reading materials before the meeting People get distracted. They try to read and listen at the same time. They fail to do both well. Workers get confused and wait anxiously for the meeting to end....
The Benefits of Hiring From Within
Hiring within is something that many companies strive for. It's easy to see the many benefits when management selects a candidate who already has roots planted within the company. First, this looks great to other employees. It shows them that if they work hard, they...
Avoid Last Minute Workplace Rushes With These Simple Tips
Rushed work is never the most quality work that a team could be putting forth. Sometimes, rushed work seems like it's inevitable in the workplace. It comes down to a few different reasons. Either an employee has too much piled on their plate, they have poor time...
The Importance of Project Management
Contrary to popular belief, stellar project management is more than staying within budget and delivering tasks on time. Good project management creates workable visions for successful projects while aligning teams towards a greater objective. As more organizations...