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.

"If you miss a ballgame, a recital, or anything to do with your children, I'll fire you."

Lauren was so struck when she came across this quote from Bruce Arians — and it got her thinking about the importance of having a supportive workplace as a mother. Read on for her list of the five things every working mom needs from her employer:

It's hard to know how to deal with trauma at work — but trying to pretend like you can somehow separate out your "trauma self" and leave it at home while your "professional self" goes to work just doesn't work. Join us as Bryan walks us through his healing journey, and how the workplace can actually support you in your healing.

In the fast-paced world of public relations, crafting a media pitch that not only grabs a reporter's attention but also results in a story is equal parts art and science – and when you get it right, it can really pay off for you and your org.

Find out PointNorth's Communications Manager Sam Stites' top four tips for crafting pitches that count: