John M. O’Connor Forbes Councils Member Forbes Coaches Council COUNCIL POST | Paid Program Leadership POST WRITTEN BY John M. O’Connor John M. O’Connor (Career Pro Inc.) is a multi-year career coach, outplacement and career services leader based in North Carolina. Whose house is of glass must not throw stones at another. This epic glass houses proverb has been used to some …
13 Methods For Business Leaders To Help Staff Re-Focus After Layoffs
Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. When all other options have failed, sometimes a business must downsize its staff for budgetary reasons. This past year has certainly seen some giants in the business world take serious hits. After a round of layoffs, those who remain are often left to deal with …
Here’s How To Create An Employee Feedback Cycle That Actually Works
Business owners have to deal with many concerns on a daily basis, from finances to customer service. But many of them unintentionally overlook the internal issues in their company, and only learn about problems on their team when someone submits their resignation. To avoid this problem, it’s important to establish a transparent culture that encourages open feedback. This helps you catch the signs of …