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Dog-friendly workspaces. Flexible PTO. Shoe-optional dress code. Free beer on Fridays. The idea of company culture has become almost synonymous with this idea of a very modern workplace—think less law firm, more Google.But culture isn’t about standing desks and catered lunches (although, free food is never a bad idea). According to Melissa Daimler, “there are three elements to a … Read more

What’s the first word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of “workplace conflict”? We’re guessing that super fun or awesome or beneficial aren’t exactly at the top of the list. In a recent study, Wiley asked 12,000 Everything DiSC® participants (from executives to individual contributors) this same question, and their responses were pretty much what you’d expect: It’s no … Read more

In our last post, we discussed the important role that managers play in creating a motivating environment for their employees. This week, we’re switching gears to focus more on the individual (aka you!) and what you can do to find (and maintain) motivation at work. For starters, motivation isn’t exactly optional in the workplace. Within each workday, … Read more

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Southwest Business Corporation (SWBC) provides hundreds of insurance, mortgage, and investment solutions to financial institutions, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Since the late 1970s, SWBC’s workforce has grown at an increasing rate thanks to their strong relationships with financial institutions and insurance companies. However, the company had no formal processes to … Read more

Meetings. They’re a pretty polarizing subject. Some people (and most businesses) place a lot of value in conducting and attending thorough meetings that occur regularly. Other people would gleefully drink burnt coffee for a year if it meant not having to set foot in another meeting. They’re too long, they’re disorganized, they’re boring, the information … Read more

When motivation fatigue hits employees, it can seem insurmountable—especially from a management point of view. While a manager’s knee-jerk reaction might be to jump in and take it upon themselves to fix the situation, this can actually be counterproductive. Managers often try to motivate their employees, but in reality, motivation is best achieved when it … Read more

Did you know that for the first time ever, we have five generations in the workplace? Five! In a time where diversity and inclusion are (thankfully!) a top priority for organizations, generational diversity can be easy to overlook. Yet, each generation brings diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and behavioral norms to work that, when effectively connected, can … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 1, 2019 Atlanta Business Achieves Highest Sales Honor   Minneapolis, MN—Wiley announced today that Atlanta business Laura A. Davis & Associates is a 2018 Diamond Award-Winning Partner. The Diamond designation recognizes Laura A. Davis & Associates’ commitment to building better workplaces with the help of Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors … Read more