A casual work environment, coupled with an emphasis on strong positive company culture, appears to play a major role in ensuring company success and even providing a competitive edge. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. As times change, the rules and etiquette of the workplace have evolved to align more closely with the needs and desires of society. U.S. hiring managers report arriving on time for work/meetings (60%) and keeping a clean
Although overall company culture has become more casual, 41% of U.S. job seekers still don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace as 79% believe employees are discouraged from discussing certain topics. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. The top three topics still follow the “tried-and-true” philosophy of topics to avoid at work: salary/wages (51%), politics (50%) and religion (47%). Additionally, Gen Z perceives discussing politics
Succeeding in business without a college degree has been accomplished by many, proving that success is possible regardless of education level. But how do you reach the same heights? To help equip non-degreed entrepreneurs on their journey to success, the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce has put together a few resources that can help. Let's take a look.Set A Few Realistic Goals It’s important to have realistic goals when starting out as an entrepreneur. Don’t expect success overnight, as it takes