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According to Leadershipexcellencenow.com, "Micromanagement is a business management style where the boss or manager controls every aspect, no matter how small, of the work done by his or her employees."
Micromanagement can make employees feel as though their boss does not trust them to do the job they were hired for. Feeling demoralized, these employees may end up leaving the company for a healthier work environment.
Employees want a collaborative workplace culture. Per a 2019 report by Kimble,...
For many people, mornings are stressful, even chaotic. Rushing and feeling anxious first thing in the morning can set a negative tone for the rest of the day. Some simple (but important) changes can make a world of difference.
Prepare for the Day AheadYou can eliminate much of your morning stress by taking care of as many things as possible the night before. Check the weather forecast and pick out clothes and shoes for yourself and your kids. If anyone will need an umbrella, coat or other items...
When the trees start budding again, and flowers begin to dot the yard with their bright colors, it's the perfect time to spring clean. While we might dread spring cleaning, it helps us refresh our home environment after a long, cold winter and move refreshed into a bright new season. But where should you focus your attention? Here is our Spring Cleaning 101 Guide.
Freshen your mats and rugs
Indoor and outdoor mats and rugs can collect a lot of dirt tracked into the house by people and pets over...
Leasing can be a smart way to test out a car for a few years without buying it. A lease can give you all of the latest technology and some time to determine if you like the car enough to buy it.
If you want to buy it before the lease expires, read the terms of the lease agreement to see if an early buyout costs extra, typically charged in finance fees. It may be worthwhile to wait until the lease ends.
To make sure you’re getting a good deal, research the different ways the car is valued. The f...
Having more meaningful relationships with friends both new and old is a great goal, and it can start with your conversations. Below are five tips for those of us frustrated with small talk.
Skip the weather. As tempting as it may be to springboard off the weather, this can lead you down the empty-conversation rabbit hole and into a twenty-minute dialogue about rain. Asking about almost anything else should yield more interesting results.
Think of base questions. So, what should you talk about,...
If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone.
Social Security will replace 39 percent of pre-retirement income for the average worker retiring at 65, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
If you’re nearing retirement in 10 years or so, there are still some moves you can make to help ensure you’ll have enough money. Here are four ideas:
1. Save moreThis isn’t as easy as it sounds, but it’s the best way to lessen the gap. Federal law al...
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it.
Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone with an annual salary of $50,000, that would mean having $500,000 saved in retirement funds.
If you want to retire early, you probably already know you need to have a good chunk of money saved. But there are some other things you can do too:
Check Federal BenefitsThe Social Securit...
