Quote of the Month

“Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.” -William Arthur Ward

Reward Smart Failures

If indecisiveness is a problem at your company (and your employees are getting enough sleep), help them get better at “pulling the trigger” by defining and rewarding smart failures–the thoughtful and well-planned projects that for some reason didn’t work. Clearly define the acceptable boundaries within which to fail. Then when smart failures occur, reward them […]

Sick Leave Laws

New York City implemented a new law requiring most employers doing business in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law (as recently amended to include private employers with 5 or more employees) requires employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick time in each calendar year. Employees who work […]