Employee motivation is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. While 80% of employees say they would work harder if they felt better appreciated, over 29% of employees haven’t received recognition for good work in over a year, if at all.  Monetary rewards play a significant role. However, there’s a plethora of alternative ways to incentivize your employees that go beyond a paycheck.  In this blog, we’ll explain how to reward your employees without money, and provide you with a variety

Stiletto Agency is an Indiana Women Owned Business founded in 2011. Since then, we’ve been privileged to work with tons of amazing people and help to make a difference in their lives. Additionally, we’ve been working tirelessly to find even more ways to provide our clients with outstanding services.  Recently, we’ve acquired some certifications that give us the opportunity to do just that. Keep reading to learn more about certifications we’ve received, and how they allow us to provide new

Emotional intelligence (EI) is universally defined as the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and relate to others effectively and constructively.  EI is an important, yet undervalued skill to have. While it comes naturally to some, it doesn’t mean it can’t be mastered with proper time and dedication. No matter where you work or how many people you interact with each day, EI can make or break your performance in the workplace and

You’ve heard of entrepreneurship, but how about intrapreneurship? Better yet; how can you encourage intrapreneurship in your workplace? The term “intrapreneurship” refers to a system that gives an employee the opportunity to act like an entrepreneur within a company or organization. Intrapreneurs are self-motivated, action-oriented, and take the initiative to work toward pursuing an innovative product or service.  In many ways, intrapreneurship is easier for an individual to pursue than entrepreneurship, because they have support from their organization.  Below, we

Fact: Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them.  But why is this the case? It boils down to confidence—a quality that many women (yes, even me) struggle with when applying for a job. If you struggle with confidence while searching for jobs, you’re not alone. However, one way to build and show off your confidence is through your resume. Learning how to make your

A common question companies are increasingly asking themselves is, “how can we support women in the workplace?” Studies show that 4 out of 10 working women, or 42%, in the United States say they have faced discrimination on the job, because of their gender. However, there are ways to fix this problem—or prevent it before it starts—by actually taking steps to empower women at work. Posts about Women’s History Month on Facebook are well-meaning, but don’t really do anything to

Though many business travelers will tell you that being on the road for work is anything but glamorous, it does challenge them to be street-smart savvy and require some safety tips for business travel.  Regardless of where you’re traveling to, it’s important to take safety precautions anytime you enter a new setting.  For the female business traveler, whether solo or with a group, it’s essential to keep safety as a top priority. Below we highlight our top safety tips for

Have you ever doubted yourself? Felt like you weren’t good enough? Like you don’t belong? You may be experiencing imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is currently a major topic of discussion and one that many employees, especially women, struggle with today. If you’re facing this issue, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome it.  Below, we explain the definition of imposter syndrome, the causes, and how to conquer it. What Is Imposter Syndrome? People who face imposter syndrome believe

Have you ever found yourself creating big resolutions for the new year, but struggle turning them into reality? Having trouble forming healthy work habits? We’re here to tell you the key to accomplishing them; developing simple, yet proactive habits (and sticking to them) for your every day. Below, we outline 5 healthy work habits to implement in your daily life to actually accomplish your goals this year!  1. Decide What You Actually Want To Accomplish  Determine what you want to

As it gets dark out earlier and snow begins to fall, it’s important to retain your vigilant mindset into the winter and follow Christmas safety shopping tips. This is so you can avoid the many potentially dangerous situations that come with the colder months. Below, we outlined the key safety tips for Christmas shopping, or for traveling anywhere this winter—whether it’s a long road trip, or to your local grocery store.  Prepare Before You Drive Anywhere First things first, it’s

Human predators are all around us, whether you know it or not. Predators are not just bullies—they can also be quite charming, yet manipulative. That’s why it’s important to understand the profile of a predator. However, all predators have one thing in common—they experience gratifying emotional payoffs when they successfully manipulate their prey’s emotions or relationships.  That’s why it’s more than just pepper spray on college campuses. Learn more on how to understand the multi-layered profile of a predator, and

Women are often told, “don’t look at your phone when walking,” “don’t wear headphones,” “don’t dress a certain way,” “don’t get too drunk,” etc. But our question is; how can men help women feel safer? While some of these are valid safety precautions, it’s time to focus on men and how they can be a part of the solution. Let’s Stop Victim Blaming Common safety tips have been drilled into us girls since we can remember. Ways that we need