At Kinetix, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to best set up our managers of people for success. We rely on our managers to lead our recruiting teams and other departments crucial to our success as a business. Within that framework, we have quite a few young managers on our team, myself […]
Mention Glassdoor in a room of HR pros, and you can immediately feel the tension in the air. No matter how great your organization is you will receive negative feedback from employees on Glassdoor. Sometimes it’s true and you know it. Other times, it’s infuriatingly biased. Either way, if you’re like most organizations, you probably […]
“Lazy” “Spoiled” “Self-Absorbed” “Connected” “Special” Search for “Millennials in the Workplace” on Google and these are just a few of the terms you’ll find used to describe 18-34 yr olds in the workforce. 54 million Millennials are in the labor force, accounting for roughly 1/3 of all Americans working today. As this generation begins to […]
The Shrimp Tank, a national broadcast on Business Radio X, highlights stories of the most successful business owners across the U.S. who share what it takes to start and run a business. Last week, our very own Shannon Russo and Kris Dunn were featured on the show offering tips on how to become a better […]
Think back to when you were in grade school, and on the first day of class your teachers always started with an “ice breaker” exercise. You had to stand up, introduce yourself, and say “one cool fact” about you. Sure, this entertained the teacher, but it caused you and the rest of the class to […]
My cat started behaving oddly a few weeks ago. Out of nowhere she began peeing outside the litter box. After three years of mostly mute other than the occasional purr she became incredibly vocal. She started yearning to go out on our back patio and spend time outside. While all of these things were odd, […]
When you think of the typical corporate building—what do you see? If it’s a big gray cinderblock that somewhat resembles the city jail, then you’re right on the money. Not all jobs come equipped with the fancy floor-to-ceiling glass windows, brightly colored painted walls, and a concierge. However, your company can still be an […]
There’s more to a happy career than just a paycheck. Most bosses think the secret to motivating their employees is money… well, a raise is awesome, but the art of motivation goes further than the extra dollars. They desire to feel a sense of purpose and to make a difference in the company. For obvious […]
And, no… boss and leader are not always synonymous. The word boss makes us cringe… we like “leader” better. So how can you be a better leader and guarantee your employees are happy, motivated, and engaged? (Psst… money’s not always the answer.) For obvious reasons, good pay is a big driver when it comes to taking […]
Over the weekend I spent a day at the pool and ended up playing babysitter to three of the neighborhood kids. Living in the city with mostly millennial friends who shudder at the idea of having their own children, I’m never around kids. As I splashed and played and swam with the three little nuggets […]
