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In our last blog, we discussed two pillars of effective team building – emotional intelligence and the energy, engagement, and exploration factors of communication. While these are crucial aspects, each member’s personality type as well as their knowledge, skills, and… Read more »
BY DIANE ABRAMSON A well-designed workplace wellness program can significantly reduce employer health care costs while increasing employee retention, motivation and morale. Wellness programs have been shown to reduce absenteeism, employee stress, workers’ compensation and disability costs and staff turnover.… Read more »
What constitutes the “perfect” team – or at least a highly effective one? That’s a difficult question to answer, but a crucial one when you’re putting together a team for your company’s next big project. While studies have shown that… Read more »
Yes, your company should consistently post blogs, maintain a Facebook page and tweet a repertoire of info bites, but these social media marvels have not replaced email – they’ve enhanced it. Email marketing is not a bygone of the past… Read more »
Engaging the best talent – and then retaining them – can be difficult in our talent-driven market. Sometimes we need to dig a little deeper to get results, and it often begins with questions – the tough ones. “Why… Read more »
December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come.” Fennel Hudson The hustle and bustle of the holidays is an exciting time in Maine – Bangor, and Portland, as well… Read more »
Most people get excited about the holiday season. Celebrating family traditions, spending time away from work with those you care about—these are enjoyable things. But not so much if you worry about the stress crunch on your wallet? If you… Read more »
This is the “gratitude week” – where we share the turkey feast and with full stomachs, family, friends, and football (or whatever your tradition), easily give thanks. But what about the rest of the year? What role does gratitude play… Read more »
A video snippet of LDT Human Capital Solutions/Springborn Staffing President, Laura Thibodeau, speaking at the E2Tech Expo yesterday. A great event filled with investors and funders, policymakers, energy and environmental companies and other innovation enablers. **Click link for video** https://photos.app.goo.gl/0cUGCUqd3CaoX78s1
In your concern over cybersecurity, don’t overlook the basics. Property theft and vandalism still happen. Security cameras are an essential part of “best practices” for most businesses, due to their ability to capture clear images and videos. In the event… Read more »
