Michael D. Levitt

@jannerboy62 The return of workers to their places of employment brings with it a new set of challenges for company executives and other leaders. The nature of work is going through a period of profound transformation as we traverse the uncharted seas of the commercial world in the aftermath of the pandemic. Because I’ve invested a significant amount of time in the field of preventing burnout and improving workplace culture, I’ve had firsthand experience with the problems that face leaders. In today’s discussion, I’d want to delve deeper into these... Continue Reading

@yasmina How might a lack of clear boundaries between a person’s personal life and professional life contribute to the difficulties that remote workers face with their mental health? I have personal experience with it. I’ve been there, and in the area of work that I do, I’ve seen it an endless number of times. The moment we blur the lines between our professional responsibilities and our personal lives, it’s as if we’re on a slippery slope to burnout. The moment we cross the line and blur the borders between our professional responsibilities and... Continue Reading

Pexels Image – CC0 Licence Have you just started a business? If so, this is the post for you! After all, you’re probably concerned about the different challenges that are going to come your way over the next 12 months. One of the biggest of those is unplanned downtime, a.k.a., when things go wrong and the issue can’t be resolved within a couple of minutes. In these moments, you might panic over the amount of money you’re going to lose, which can be very demotivating! But that’s what we’re here to help you address.  Make Clients Aware Immediately If you’re... Continue Reading

@nublson Let’s face it: life at the top can be exciting, thrilling, and exhilarating; nevertheless, it can also be exhausting. Have you ever thought about the impact that stress has on high-achieving businesspeople like our CEOs and entrepreneurs? Or, even better, how they might quickly recover and become more resilient as a result of their experience? Let’s dive in. The Hidden Expenses Associated with Leadership When it comes to being an entrepreneur or holding a leadership position in a company, the reality is frequently less glamorous than the image presented.... Continue Reading

@brett_jordan Being human means making mistakes, and this holds true for the workplace as well. If you want to advance in your career, it is essential to handle mistakes professionally and learn from them, whether they are minor or major. We’ll talk about some ways to handle mistakes at work well in this post. Accept responsibility The first step in dealing with a mistake is to accept responsibility. Do not attempt to assign blame or provide justifications. The fact that you acknowledged the error and took responsibility for it demonstrates that you are accountable and... Continue Reading

Image Source As we live in a more technologically advanced world, hiring software developers is becoming more crucial. Many businesses, whether big or small, are recruiting software developers for various positions, including data scientist developers, Android developers, iOS developers, web developers, etc. Since this position is in demand, recruiters must either enhance their technical hiring procedures or adopt best practices to speed up the hiring process. Using the appropriate tools and technologies or introducing new hiring tactics are examples of applying best practices... Continue Reading

Image source: Pexels Organizations are facing numerous security challenges in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Cyber threats continue to evolve, and vulnerabilities in software applications pose a significant risk.  Unfortunately, security considerations often take a back seat in the software development processes. This is because developers focus primarily on delivering functional and user-friendly applications, leaving security concerns dedicated only to the security teams. Yet, this siloed approach can lead to potential breaches and compromised systems. That’s... Continue Reading

Image source: Pexels As a business leader you need to ensure that you are addressing any retention issues quick smart. That means that you need to look at what you’re offering people and what you’re missing out on. A part of that will be in how much you budget for hiring vs how much you budget for retention, but it will also be what your employees want most that you have to pay attention to.  Healthy workplace cultures start and end with ice breakers. No one enjoys them, no one wants them and no one appreciates them. What people DO appreciate, however, is a work trip.... Continue Reading

Image Source In today’s fast-paced technological world, the standard working model is changing. Businesses are embracing the trend of remote working, particularly in the engineering sector.  With the advantage of tapping into a global talent pool, remote engineering teams are now more common than ever. However, this modern work model also brings unique challenges, one of the most crucial being effective communication. Understanding the Communication Challenge Communication is an essential part of any work environment, more so in engineering teams, where collaboration... Continue Reading

Photo Source The pandemic has accelerated the already fast-growing trend of remote working. What’s more, when everyone started working from home, a significant portion of people found advantages to it that they did not want to give up, and a job market that is allowing them to choose that more than anything. As such, if you are paying for office space and you want the advantages of having your team working together in person, then you might have to negotiate it with your team. Here are a few ways to do it. Compromise with them There are certainly advantages to being able... Continue Reading