Personal Development / Improvement
A Guide to the Soft Skills of Top Performers
By Team Hirschel Technical expertise and industry knowledge are important, but what truly sets top performers apart are their soft skills. These interpersonal and behavioral attributes enable employees to excel in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, making them invaluable to any organization. Business leaders who recognize and cultivate these skills within their teams can drive greater…
Read MoreThe Power of Language:
Words to Use and Avoid in the WorkplaceBy Team Hirschel Language is a powerful tool that shapes our interactions, influences workplace culture, and impacts employee morale and productivity. For business leaders, understanding the nuances of effective communication is crucial. The words we choose can either build a positive, inclusive environment or create tension and misunderstandings.…
Read MoreMicroaggression in the Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment is not only essential but also paramount to success. However, despite various diversity and sensitivity training programs in place, the issue of microaggression continues to persist in many workplaces. What is Microaggression? Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that convey…
Read MoreIt’s Really Who You Know
It’s Really Who You Know My daughter, Randi, finished the spring semester of her junior year of college at home, just like so many other kids. Even before the semester ended it was time to look for a “summer job.” As you all know COVID 19 has made this summer anything but typical. She filled…
Read MoreBest Practices: Working From Home
PSC began in 1989 as a business based at home. After growing from one employee to twenty over a period of fifteen years, PSC was right sized and moved back to being home based in 2004. We’ve worked at home for many years and it’s certainly not for everyone. As the coronavirus makes its way through…
Read MoreAcing Your Phone Interview and Getting to the Next Level
It seems like most of our clients begin their process with a phone interview. Phone interviews can be used as an elimination tool by employers. Because of this, it is important to be properly prepared so you can wow them and be asked to the next level of interviewing. Do you have everything you need? Materials. Ensure…
Read More12 Expert Tips to Make 2019 Your Most Productive Year Yet
On 1/16/19 we shared Lydia Dishman’s twelve expert tips to make 2019 your most productive. Enjoy! This article can be found here.
Read More5 reasons leaders should disengage and reject hustle culture.
Engagement. Productivity. Busyness. Do these make us better employees? On 3/13/19 we shared Tracy Brower’s perspective. Enjoy. This article can be found here.
Read More5 ways to make tough decisions faster (and not regret them later)
On 2/13/19 we shared Elizabeth Grace Saunders’ strategies for quickly making tough decisions. Enjoy! This article can be found here.
Read More5 Situations where you shouldn’t feel guilty about wasting time
Elizabeth Grace Saunders has a wonderful perspective on time management, and on 2/27/19 we shared her article about times when ‘wasting’ time is the best possible use of it. This article originally appeared here.
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