Careerstone Group Insights

How to Build Trust at Work

Trust is an essential component of effective organizations. Trust in the workplace is directly linked to increased productivity, morale, and commitment. It’s essential for building and maintaining workplace relationships, and it’s essential for collaboration and success. Trust is critical…  Read More

Successful Retreats

The offsite retreat. Some people love them. Some people hate them. And it’s easy to see why. If done well, retreats can be a powerful way to help organizations bring about positive change. If done poorly, retreats can be a waste of time and can actually make things worse.Holding an effective retreat…  Read More

3 Ways to Celebrate this Month with Pride, No Matter Who You Are!

Every year, Americans set aside the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. This is an opportunity for all organizations and individuals to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans—both past and present. Black History Month is about recognizing and celebrating the central…  Read More

Careerstone's Summer 2019 Playlist!

There’s no time quite like Summertime!  It’s that pretty delicious time of year when the daylight is long and the days seem to stretch into one another.  For some, summer is about nostalgia – about remembering a time that “seemed” less stressful, more joyful, and…  Read More

Six Ways to Show Your Appreciation on National Boss Day

We’ve all heard of employee appreciation, but how often do we take the time to show gratitude for our managers and leaders at work? Bosses don’t often receive recognition for the hard work they put into managing other people, solving employees’ problems, and ensuring everything is running…  Read More

Just Say Thanks! The Art of the Thank You Note

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we at Careerstone are reflecting on what we’re grateful for this year! It’s no secret that 2020 has been difficult and challenging for many of us. Take time to appreciate the special people around you who have made these times more bearable or who have…  Read More

Virtual Holiday Party Tips - Interview With Charlotte Reid

We talked to Charlotte Reid, co-founder of Reid Rodell Event Planning, and a dear friend of Careerstone Group to get her expert advice on planning a five-star virtual event. Read the interview for her professional tips below!   Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background – what…  Read More

Time to Celebrate...You!

When was the last time you took some time to acknowledge—even celebrate—yourself and your accomplishments? It seems like we are constantly celebrating momentous occasions—birthdays, graduations, anniversaries—but what about all the small, yet important wins? We are conditioned…  Read More

Re-Energize Your Team: Planning a Successful On-Site, Off-Site, or Virtual Retreat!

Planning a team or company-wide retreat may sound like a daunting task. While it takes a lot of time (and energy) to organize, the payoff for holding a retreat will certainly make it worthwhile. Whether your team is virtual, in the office, or hybrid, you’ll benefit from a retreat that brings people…  Read More

Infuse Fun Into Your Workplace This Year

We spend the majority of our waking hours at work, which over a lifetime averages out to one third of our lives or about 90,000 hours. At Careerstone, we believe you should enjoy as many of those hours as you can. While it might not be possible to eliminate all the stress associated with your job, infusing…  Read More