Drew VanDyk

09/20/2018

Looking for ways to improve employee retention? One easily overlooked idea is going over your employee training. How can your on-boarding process be improved to maintain quality talent?

With the daily demands of keeping a workplace productive and profitable, many managers may overlook one simple perk that's been proven to boost employee retention: professional training.

09/10/2018

Although this is an older Ted Talks, his ideology is still true. A business should no longer be driven solely by profits, but rather in what ways can a business serve the communities that sustain them? Good business plus a good environment is key to more success!

You might not expect the chief operating officer of a major global corporation to look too far beyond either the balance sheet or the bottom line. But Harish Manwani, COO of Unilever, makes a passionate argument that doing so to include value, purpose and sustainability in top-level decision-making....

09/05/2018

There are many ways that productivity is damaged in the workplace. Maneuvering through this can be challenging and frustrating for an HR team, learn how to increase your investment in employee productivity to create a more successful business!

Several recent surveys show U.S. employees spending a mere 40 to 50 percent of their workdays engaged in job-related tasks. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to help employees avoid common productivity pitfalls.

08/29/2018

Give your best in everything you do, everyday.

07/25/2018

In building our business one of the most important steps has been to create a solid culture. You must be able to communicate and stand firm in that culture with your team in order to build something that will leave a legacy and enrich the lives of everyone daily.

07/19/2018

"A leader isn't good because they are right, their good because they are willing to learn and to trust."

Four-star general Stanley McChrystal shares what he learned about leadership over his decades in the military. How can you build a sense of shared purpose among people of many ages and skill sets? By listening and learning -- and addressing the possibility of failure.

07/13/2018

Creating an effective job description can be challenging. This short snapshot of your business should encompass your image, values, and most importantly your culture.

An easy way to understand the primary difference between job ads and descriptions is that a job ad is an external document, whereas a job description is an internal corporate document.

07/04/2018

Thank you to all who have served for our country

06/28/2018

In working with businesses daily, I see how competitive the job market is right now. Looking to stand out from the crowd?

There’s an important piece to the puzzle that can make a huge difference in reaching your ideal applicant: a great job ad. A well-written job ad will save you from wasting valuable time on candidates who don’t fit the bill.

06/23/2018

"What actions does your passion lead you to do? If the heart does not find the perfect rhythm with the head, then your passion means nothing."

Our leaders and institutions are failing us, but it's not always because they're bad or unethical, says venture capitalist John Doerr -- often, it's simply because they're leading us toward the wrong objectives. In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and...

06/19/2018

Creating good, impactful business means more than just dollars. It provides mutual benefaction, humble clarity, and fulfills a need.