Stress

HR and Innovative Disruption

In 1995, Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School coined a term that would come to be very influential and widely used: disruptive innovation. Frequently referred to simply as disruption, the notion has become particularly useful in the internet age. It describes the process by which a small and unestablished business pioneers an important change in the industry by offering a similar service at a much lower price. Although there...

Stress Management for Small Business Owners

  For many, running a small business is their dream job. Unfortunately, even this dream comes with its share of challenges. This is perfectly normal—if you’re feeling stressed out due to the workload and the constant attention required to run a business, understand that you are not alone. Take a moment to breath, and consider these simple tips that can help you manage stress and overcome challenges in order...

Work-Life Balance

There’s no two ways about it: modern life is extremely busy! Most people consider it normal to maintain a careful juggling act that involves some combination of work, family, friends, hobbies, school, fitness, volunteering and more. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is important to maintain a sense of self awareness and to always ask ourselves: is my full schedule leading to a full life? When...