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Author: Cara Joseph


Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tackling Time
17 Jan
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tackling Time

by Cara Joseph in Productivity , Time Management 0 comments

One thing there never seems to be enough off is time, and as leaders we know this all to well. Between meetings, running reports, unexpected fires and whatever else the day brings, the constant feeling of needing to play catch up lingers.  I hear it repeatedly “I don’t have enough hours in the day.” We’ve…

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Fighting Fires in the Workplace
23 Nov
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Fighting Fires in the Workplace

by Cara Joseph in Leadership , Productivity 0 comments

Take a moment to reflect on your past few weeks at work: How many surprises have you dealt with this week? How many customer relationships have had to be rescued or late orders escalated? How many apologies were delivered, what information was re-explained, or tasks required to be re-done? As a leader you are going…

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The Power of Plants in the Workplace
25 Oct
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The Power of Plants in the Workplace

by Cara Joseph in Healthy Workplace 0 comments

In my life I’m surrounded by people who share a common love for plants, never having much of a green thumb myself I live vicariously through their greenery while appreciating the aesthetic it adds to a space. What I’ve learned however is plants hold more power than just brightening up a room, especially in a…

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Culture Shock
13 Sep
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Culture Shock

by Cara Joseph in Employee Engagement , HR Trends 0 comments

Culture shock is defined as “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.” This term is commonly experienced and associated with travelers going abroad, however, my experience didn’t take place numerous kilometers away in a foreign country. Mine happened from relocating…

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