Job benchmarking is the process of evaluating and comparing jobs within an organization—including roles, responsibilities, qualifications, skillsets, duties, etc.—to determine appropriate salaries and benefits for each position. This process helps to ensure that employees are compensated fairly based on their level of experience and responsibilities. In addition to providing competitive salaries, job benchmarking also helps organizations avoid underpaying employees due to outdated compensation structures or misalignment in departmental budgets.

Chances are you have participated in a project at your organization at some point in your career whether you realize it or not.  So what exactly is Project Management and how does it help get work done?

Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.

Empathy helps us understand and connect with one other emotionally.  It allows us to see another perspective, find common ground, and build social bonds.  This short video by Brene Brown does a good job on describing empathy. Without empathy, we may struggle to relate to those who are different from us, leading to biases we are unable to see.  This can impact relationships both personally and professionally.  Lack of empathy may contribute to an environment where individuals feel isolated, misunderstood, or unsupported.   Empathy is a cornerstone for emotional well being and it is a critical skill in today’s society.