Profit vs. people – it’s the oldest conflict in business, right? For centuries public and private employers have all tried to figure out how to make the equation work.

But what if our society has been getting the equation wrong? Why must the dichotomy of profit vs. people exist? What if it were possible to profit because of people?

We’re all caregivers in one area or another in life – whether you care for a person, an animal or a group. Despite this, the conversation around caregiving in the workplace almost always centers around things like maternity leave, and maybe mental health support, if your workplace is really staff-focused. But truly great workplaces have caregiving built right into their bones. That’s right, this “soft skill” is actually key to team collaboration – and we can pull lessons from one realm of caregiving into the other.

Building a high-performing team starts with trust. At PointNorth, we embrace the journey of teamwork by establishing clear agreements and open communication. Discover how setting expectations and fostering accountability can strengthen your team's foundation and drive success!

How do you feel about change? It can be exciting, but it can also lead to a lot of fear. What if it all goes wrong? What if you let people down? While there's no way to completely put those feelings to rest, one key thing will pull you through – find out what it is, and how to cultivate it, in today's blog.