Using Social Sensing Technology to Transform Organizations People analytics is simultaneously an extremely old and new phenomenon. When we use data to uncover the workplace behaviors that make people effective, happy, creative, experts, leaders, followers, connectors, early adopters, and so on, we are using people analytics. Thousands of years ago, this data came from humans’ observations of the world. By …
Overheard in the Office: Avoiding Office “Drama”
“We know we’ve had a good day when things run simple and smooth, just making checks off our to-do list.” In a recent staff meeting, we discussed how we communicate to avoid issues. Here at Forefront, we like to keep our work organized, manageable and productive. The best way to do that is to avoid in-office drama that could take …
10 Tips for Successful Business
With business changing so quickly how can you stay ahead of the competition? No one can deny that our world is changing rapidly, and not only in terms of technology. Consumers don’t spend like they used to. The Internet has changed the way people do their shopping. We are seeing a great deal of innovation in the way manufacturers and …
Looking Back – Issue 5
Taking a step back to see what we have taken away from issue 5 of the Magazine. In this issue, we have had the pleasure of speaking with many inspirational business leaders that have learned so much and are continuing to grow in their careers. One common theme that is easily spotted throughout is how many of our featured executives …
The “Traditional” Workday
Skype meetings, wireless connections, and Google drive makes for a portable office from your laptop. But, is it a good idea? With more people telecommuting now more than ever, there has been a work-culture shift from the traditional office mindset of the 9-to-5 workday. For some, work can be done from virtually anywhere with the help of a WiFi connection, …
The Forefront Blog
This project in the works, becomes a reality providing professional growth and development content Readers, After mentioning the idea of starting a blog earlier this year, our dreams have become a reality. This has been put together through a collaboration of staff and guests who are dedicated to bringing helpful resources and new ideas to our readers. In planning, designing …