According to Glass Door, 3 in 5 employees did not negotiate salary. They found that 59% of American employees accepted the salary that they were first offered, and did not negotiate. The study also revealed that 1 in 10 successfully secured more money from a negotiation. Age and gender differences also played into negotiation rates […]

I’ve been a leader my whole life. I blame my mother. When I was little, she put me in charge. I handled things. OR maybe I don’t like to be told what to do. Ok, maybe it’s a little of both. Just like our moms, business managers appreciate it when people know when and how […]

Should I hire an intern for my small business? We get this question a lot, even if you aren’t a large corporation with multiple divisions and locations, you should still consider internships. Having an intern can help you with a busy season of business, offer you a chance to pass along knowledge of your field, […]

I’m a manager and someone on my team is asking about salary. What should I do? Pay transparency is becoming more common, and as a manager, you need to be ready when compensation questions come up (and they will). This often happens when new employees are hired at salaries comparable to—or higher than—long-tenured team members. […]

Are you striving to “gain a seat at the table” but not sure where to start? Here are some practical steps to help you achieve this: Remember, earning a seat at the table is a gradual process. It often requires a combination of these steps, tailored to your unique situation and organizational culture. Stay authentic, […]

Positive self-talk refers to the practice of using encouraging and optimistic language when speaking to yourself. This mental habit can offer numerous benefits for your overall well-being and success. It’s not only helpful for you but can also positively impact those around you. Often, we give more positive affirmations to others than we do to […]

Communicating effectively across generations in the workplace can foster understanding, collaboration, and productivity. Here are some tips to help bridge generational gaps: 1. Be Open-Minded: Recognize and appreciate the diverse perspectives and experiences that each generation brings to the table. Stay open to learning from others regardless of their age. 2. Adapt Communication Styles: Different […]

In its simplest terms, executive presence is about your ability to inspire confidence — inspiring confidence in your subordinates that you’re the leader they want to follow, inspiring confidence among peers that you’re capable and reliable, and, most importantly, inspiring confidence among senior leaders that you have the potential for great achievements. We all make […]

This past week, Skills Lab leaders attended the Arkansas SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) conference – it was a great event with wonderful speakers. One session jumped out to us in particular; Quinn Grovey, former HR Leader at Walmart and Home Depot and current board member on the Broyles Foundation for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, conducted […]

In today’s fast-paced and collaborative work environments, effective teamwork is crucial for success. We find that one of the greatest challenges teams face is understanding and leveraging the unique strengths and communication styles of their members. Skills Lab has been offering the DiSC personality assessment to clients for several years and have seen immediate and […]