Veterans Day was an expansion of what was originally Armistice Day. The original celebration was set for November 11th because the Armistice agreement that ended World War I was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Armistice Day was later expanded to include a celebration of all who have served our country, ...
In his book, “Jesus, Help Me Have Peace,” author Jake Huffman tells of the role that integrity plays in finding peace. Tempted to move his ball during a golf game to get a better shot, he realized his traditional approach – win at all costs – wasn’t what God wanted. He recognized that his score wasn’t real or true. Peace ...
According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, your integrity may come into question based on what clothes you wear to work. Two studies researched how attire affects perceptions of integrity in the workplace. Their findings reveal that people perceive you differently based on your attire. The studies broke down worker’s attire into three categories: business formal, business casual, and ...
Last month, Chase Bank experienced a glitch in their computer system. When people made a deposit at one of their ATMs, some customers learned they could withdraw the entire amount in cash immediately, instead of the typical limited amount. Unfortunately, for Chase, Tik Tok influencers discovered this opportunity for quick cash and publicized it online. The result was thousands of ...
Whenever he went to the grocery store, Brian would retrieve at least one wayward grocery cart from the parking lot and return it to the store. He felt it was a small way he could help reduce clutter, improve the store’s aesthetics, and maybe make someone’s job easier. But on one of his trips, he got an additional perspective when ...
Sam was frustrated with his job and struggling with his role. He and his boss agreed that he would transition to a new role that seemed to be a better fit. Although Sam was grateful for the opportunity, it was still a major change. He processed it by posting his thoughts on an anonymous on-line blog. Unfortunately, his boss heard ...
While I was doing freelance consulting, securing new clients was critical. I was excited to find a woman who was new to her role in an area where I had done work. I reached out, offering to help her in her new role. To showcase my experience, I planned to send her work I had done previously. But I ...
Have you ever changed jobs, suddenly immersed into a new culture? Did you infect it with your values, or did they infect you with theirs? As a teenager, the prophet Daniel was captured and immersed into Babylon’s culture. King Nebuchadnezzar wanted Daniel and his friends indoctrinated into Babylon’s ways, so they were placed in a management training program. The king’s ...
When employers hire someone, they often reverse the order of what I call the “4 C’s of Hiring;” Character, Calling, Competence, and Chemistry. Many search for those people who have a resume and experience in the position looking to be filled. Once the list of competent people is narrowed, many select the one they like the best. A better ...
With remote work so prevalent, some companies now use electronic monitoring to determine how much time employees spend working. One field study, discussed in Harvard Business Review, concludes that the use of electronic monitoring is backfiring. The researchers learned that when electronic monitoring was used, workers tended to put less effort into their work. They also determined that productivity ...
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