Kurt Blazek

There are more than 34 million Americans working at home, at least occasionally, according to the research firm, Forrester. By 2016, that number is expected to hit 63 million, which estimates virtual workers will consist of 43% of the workforce. That’s a lot of people working in their pajamas.
Working from home used to be viewed as a necessity in a limited amount of cases: bad weather, employee suffering from sickness, kids home from school, etc. Some leaders in the past only saw the “home” part and not the “work” and did not believe employees had the capability to actually do their job from home.

Some view New Year’s resolutions with a healthy amount of skepticism. Probably because some of these resolutions can be pretty unrealistic – lose 50 pounds by February or strive to create the next Facebook. We’re not saying those goals can’t…

The end of year is always a time for reflection. It allows us all to take a minute and step back from our chaotic lives to try and put some things in perspective. This is a perfect time to review…

It’s officially holiday season time. There’s the good: helping your kids create childhood memories, spending time with loved ones, and watching the snow fall. And then there’s the bad: hanging lights in the freezing cold, shopping crowds, and an ambush…

So anyone working in the business community has been put on a team in one way or another. Some people love working in a team environment, while others feel they excel on their own. For those who loathe teamwork, why…

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded about what we should be thankful for. Responses usually vary, from family to winning football records to pumpkin pie to job security. But if you’re already mentally checked out of work thinking about your…

Managers and leaders lead extremely busy lives from the start of their day to the end. So whenever they do get a break in their day, they most likely surf the Internet, take a nap, or actually eat their lunch…

Diversity is talked about often. A sad reality however, is that some workplaces don’t do the best job of respecting employees from all walks of life. Now, keep in mind we aren’t trying to start a political discussion. After all, diversity isn’t just a…

After years of blood, sweat, tears, and too much caffeine, you have finally earned yourself a management role. So why aren’t you happier about this? Well, turns out not all managers are living the high life in their personal offices…