By John Lai When does an employee’s extramarital activity become his or her employer’s concern? Before the Ashley Madison breach, the answer might as well … Read more
Is it Really the End of Employee Engagement?
Could it really be the end of employee engagement? I was evaluating some technology the other day that is designed to help individuals achieve their goals. … Read more
How to Measure Culture and Prevent “Leadership Malpractice”
In medicine, prescription before diagnosis is considered malpractice. This seems obvious, as any rational person would be horrified if a doctor prescribed … Read more
Getting Inside the Mind of the Millennial Manager
So your Millennials have their feet under the desk, and many of them may be moving into a managerial or leadership role. A recent study from the Pew … Read more
The Amazon Debate: Maybe the Real Problem Is You, Not Them
So, the media/opinion machine news cycle has just about run its course on Amazon. The initial story from The New York Times pretty much said that Amazon … Read more
5 Ways You Can Help to Keep Your Employees Engaged and Growing
Regardless how they obtain the skills they need for the job, employees worth their paycheck have the desire to get better at what they do. They want to … Read more
Can You Legally Fire an Alcoholic Who Doesn’t Request Treatment?
By Eric B. Meyer An alcoholic employee can present a number of tricky legal issues affecting the workplace. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, … Read more
The Tide is Turning – the Old Ways of Managing a Workforce Are Evolving
These were recent headlines that came across my news feed: Would You Give Staff a Three-Day Weekend? Global Retailer Uniqlo is Giving it a Go Facebook … Read more
What Hillary Clinton Can Teach Us About Leadership and Communication
Full disclosure – there is absolutely no political agenda here. This is not about the right vs the left or which candidate is best – it’s about … Read more