PLATINUM GROUP NEWS & VIEWS

According to research, over 50% of American employees who get paid time off (PTO) do not take full time on vacation. The research points out heavy workloads and negative workplace cultures as the leading reasons employees are reluctant to go on vacation.

Unemployment is low and quit rates remain high. Today’s employees are defying predictions of a recession with increasing confidence in the choice of leaving jobs that aren’t meeting all their needs. Does this mean employers are doomed? 

Not necessarily. Job openings create the confidence level that...

The oldest trick in the management book is to work with an able team. Ideally, this team works on different tasks, and together, you meet the company goals much faster and more efficiently than you would if you handled it alone. 

To form this team, you need to delegate duties – but delegation may...

Now and then, someone contributes to or leaves behind a legacy. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Steve Jobs have left behind legacies that continue to inspire people around the world today. We all want to be remembered and have a positive impact on those around us, but how can we make sure that our...

"When presented with a problem, you start at the solution and reverse-engineer your way back. You figure out how to get to the solution by any legitimate means necessary." ~ Christopher Penn

A well-defined organizational value guarantees that all employees are working toward the same objectives. Your basic principles support the company’s goal and contribute to the company’s culture. As a result, these principles should influence every company’s decision. Your company’s values are its...