I am frequently amazed at how just at the minute I feel “writer’s block” and don’t have the slightest idea what to write about ? … Read more

In times of tight budgets and low growth, managers need to think twice before hiring more staff. Hiring people is expensive, time consuming, and even a bit … Read more

One of the most intriguing and mysterious phenomena of the cosmos is the “black hole.” The study of black holes, or what happens when a star … Read more

Reading Kevin Wheeler’s recent articles on customer service and the subsequent responses have sparked me to continue the discussion with a few … Read more

No, it’s not good grammar, but it makes my point. Consider these facts: Interviews are basically worthless at predicting job performance. Read more

Talk about a hornet’s nest! Last week’s column on the lack of customer service in our industry got responses – lots of them. While most … Read more

We still hear a lot of talk these days about retention. And the question business leaders and managers always seem to ask is, “How do you retain … Read more

Managers often wonder why they have a hard time landing the best candidates. One of the biggest reasons is that delays, caused by the difficulty in finding … Read more

With the new economy of the late 1990s came a new mindset for the average employee. Gone were the days when employees were happy just having a job, going … Read more