When you think of engaging in small talk, how does it make you feel? While surface-level polite conversations may not seem that important or enjoyable, especially in the workplace, small talk is essential for building rapport with coworkers and clients, building bridges across your network, and fostering long-term professional relationships. Mastering small talk does not have to be painful; with our tips, you can learn to appreciate the art of small talk!

If you’ve worked for any amount of time, it’s very likely you have a leader you respect above all others. They are the one you recall receiving advice from, the one who guided you through a difficult time, or the leader who inspired you to go above and beyond every day you worked for them.

These leaders typically possess more than just technical skills and knowledge.

Leadership Workplace

As the workplace landscape evolves in a post-pandemic world, so does the need for leadership. With the workforce spread across working in the office, remotely, or in between, leaders need the right skills to lead successfully, regardless of their team’s workplace. Here’s how leadership can develop top talent with any workstyle..

"Retaining top employees is crucial for companies, and it all comes down to leadership. Marcus Buckingham famously said, 'People leave managers, not companies.' Effective leadership not only ensures that employees perform at their best, but also creates a positive work environment that encourages loyalty and long-term investment in the company.

For the first time in history, five generations are working in the workplace. With the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z all working together, there can be challenges in communication and competing values, but also opportunities to learn and collaborate with skill sets across entire generations.

You have probably heard of the four-day workweek. From company trials in Australia to the UK and companies as big as Microsoft, Chik-Fil-A, and Kickstarter all trying some version of the program and a bill being proposed in Congress, the four-day work week is gaining a lot of buzz. But how can companies know it's a good fit for their goals and their staff?

Networking is one of the best ways to achieve your professional goals. If you are looking to find a new job, gain career insights, collaborate on new projects, or stay connected to close contacts, networking has a lot of great benefits.

We hear it all the time these days – on the news, from our family, from our customers, our co-workers, our managers - are we really being productive when working at home? Or sometimes it’s a little worse -are we really working at all?

Have you heard of quiet quitting? According to a Gallup poll, as much as 50% of the workforce is quiet quitting, leaving leaders and managers worried about employee performance, retention, and overall productivity. (Part 2)

Have you heard of quiet quitting? According to a Gallup poll, as much as 50% of the workforce is quiet quitting, leaving leaders and managers worried about employee performance, retention, and overall productivity.

Watch Dawn Hendricks, President and CEO discuss how FM Talent is different.

In a competitive market, good employees have more choice than ever before. And maximizing your investment in human capital has become a top priority of every leading organization. One of the most frequent questions we receive is, “How can I keep my employees longer?”