Popular leadership books often use the phrase “born leader” to describe those who possess a natural ability to lead others. What many fail to mention is … Read more
Teamwork Is More Than Peace, Love and Granola Bars: It’s About The Bottom Line
When correctly put into practice, teams advance a company’s strategy beyond that which any individual can accomplish. For example: when our client sought … Read more
When Is it Okay For an Employee to Steal a Company’s Trade Secrets?
By Michael R. Greco When is it okay for an employee to steal trade secrets? According to the New Jersey Supreme Court, the answer is when an employee is … Read more
Communication: The Cornerstone of an Engaged Workforce Culture
By Bob Kelleher Every company would like to capitalize on the potential benefits of employee engagement, but few executives and managers grasp the full … Read more
Talking to Gen Y: Don’t Let Them Walk Blindly Into the Workplace Minefield
Last Friday, as I walked the streets of New York, my phone rang. On the other end was my Gen Y daughter. The sound of her voice shone brightly through the … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Social Media in the Workplace, Legal Outsourcing, Bungled Layoffs
Think the battle for acceptance of social media in the workplace is over? Think again. “With social networking exploding,” The Miami Herald reports, “at … Read more
Corporate Wellness Programs: Are They a Wise Investment for Employers?
By Jeremy Sharp The new political climate in Washington, D.C., has increased the uncertainty regarding how health care in the United States will evolve in … Read more
Surviving a Problematic Boss: Crafting a Partnership That Benefits You Both
By Linda Hill and Kent Lineback What we’ve said so far may sound fine to you — in theory. But you may have a boss who presents problems. Perhaps he’s … Read more
The 100 Best Companies To Work For: It’s “A Benefit They Can’t Buy”
Fortune magazine is out with its annual list of 100 Best Companies To Work For and the names there are recognizable to anyone keeping track. SAS, the North … Read more
Supreme Court Says Government Can Background Check Federal Contractors
Government background checks of federal contract employees are constitutional, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. “Reasonable investigations … Read more