Topics du Jour Common Mistakes by New Managers - There's always a learning curve when an individual is moved into a management position, and some mistakes are bound to happen. Personal Relationships With Direct Reports - Finding a way to be friends with those who you manage can be an extremely difficult line to balance on. Training a New Employee - Some tips and strategies for the best way to...

Topics du Jour Work Smarter, Not Harder - There are some simple ways to increase your output and productivity without putting in extra hours. Celebrating at Work - Celebrating for birthdays, anniversaries and the like can all have great benefits for employees and the organization. Performance Reviews - Tips for those giving and receiving these employee assessments. Laugh at Work - The Q...

Topics du Jour Can You Ask for Less Work? - Is there a time or a way to appropriately express concern for one's workload or something he or she isn't sure fits his or her skills? Bad Employee - Some telltale signs that you or someone you love could be a bad worker. Assumptions at Work- Whether it's about a project or colleague, it's important to avoid assumptions and take these steps instead....

Topics du Jour Staying in the Loop - There's value in keeping your ear to the ground to anticipate changes and ask questions to aid in your work. Keys to Engaging Employees - The Quad exchanges ideas on how to keep your employees engaged in their work. Encouraging Employees to Lead a Project - Looking for ways to hand over the reins and have your employees take the inititave and get things do...

Topics du Jour Diversity vs. Fit - Keys to striking a balance to bring in different perspectives while ensuring a strong fit within the culture. Performing at Your Peak - A handful of everyday tips to with productivity and peak performance. Importance of Respect at Work - The hosts offer up their own professional goals and give some tips on other areas people can improve. Physical Conta...

Topics du Jour Why You Don't Have Work Friends - There could be a number of reasons an individual struggles to connect with colleagues. The Quad offers some remedies. Effective, Efficient Meetings - Meetings are commonplace in the work setting, so it's important we find ways to use our time better and more wisely and consistently. Applying to Multiple Jobs - It may seem like a good idea to ap...

Topics du Jour Training Personnel - A discussion on who the best people are to train new employees, and what the pros and cons are of each. Workplace Cleanliness - Getting along with different types of people might include some messy ones. How would you address it? After a Termination - Your organization may have policies or guidelines for communication with a former employee, so make sure yo...

Topics du Jour Referring a Friend - Things you should think about before recommending a friend for a position with your current employer. Holacratic Company - There are potential benefits and challenges that come with a "no titles" or "no hierarchy" company. New Year's Resolutions for Your Job - The hosts offer up their own professional goals and give some tips on other areas people can impro...

Topics du Jour Word Association for Managers - The hosts get key words related to managment issues and respond with their gut reactions. Hot Careers for 2014 - Get a peek at what types of professions will see major growth and opportunity in 2014. Company Holiday Parties - We offer up some of the things you should avoid when attending an office holiday party. Year in Review (2013) - The...

Topics du Jour Optimism vs. Pessimism - Research shows people can be successful with either mentality, but there are key differences to how they function best. Effective Managers - There clearly are certain words and actions that allow managers to lead his or her employees to greater heights. Planning for the New Year - The Quad offers their strategies and tips for anticipating the end of the...