A desire to be liked and accepted is deeply ingrained in just about everyone. It is a human trait that often drives the actions and decisions people make … Read more
Find Your Instrument and Pursue Your Dream
I believe everybody has their own instrument, but maybe they just never took the time to find it. As I looked up from the TV, I saw a 9-year-old piano … Read more
When Your Leader is Struggling, Here’s What You Can Do
I am unhappy with my boss… He doesn’t give me feedback…. When she gives me feedback, it’s really vague and unhelpful… He doesn’t do what he says he’s going … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Sometimes You Should ‘Just Do It’
I have not spent a lot of time thinking about the Nike slogan over the years, but, as I was reading about its history, I was reminded that sometimes you … Read more
6 Steps to Bringing Your Performance Management Into the 21st Century
The purpose of a business is to create customers. Sharper performance results in more and happier customers Thus, we aim to optimize performance, hence the … Read more
Whom Does Your Company Serve?
Recognize This! –Organizations need to provide strong links among stakeholders to ensure that all can benefit from the business. The Marketplace radio … Read more
From the World Of HR
Who would ever make a movie about onboarding? Well, no one. (Though someone did compile a book about HR sports analogies, which I’ll get to after … Read more
Few Give Their Policy Management System Passing Grades
The days of organizations conducting policy management through spreadsheets, email and generic document-sharing platforms aren’t over yet. But they … Read more
Why You Might Want Exempt Employees to Keep Timecards
Management need not keep hours-worked records for employees who qualify for one of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s Section 13(a)(1) executive, … Read more
To Emoji or Not to Emoji?
A recent Cotap Inc. survey showed that 76% of workers admit to using emojis in professional communications. I have mixed feelings about that. There is no … Read more