Engaged employees are the harbingers of workforce retention and happiness in the workplace, however numerous companies struggle with creating practices and … Read more
March Madness? The Other Crazy Things Employees Are Betting On
By Eric B. Meyer Got a busted bracket in your HR Department’s NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket pool? Well, according to this CareerBuilder.com survey, 1 in 7 … Read more
Can You and Your Organization Truly Handle Transparency?
A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel caught my attention. It reports that a leasing company has stopped the process of making tenants agree in the … Read more
5 Simple Ways to Lose Your Best Employees
Competition for talent is fierce, and today companies, are pulling out all the stops to attract new employees. From strong rewards programs to competitive … Read more
Deloitte’s New Human Capital Survey Should Be a Wake-Up Call for HR
Deloitte recently released its 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report, their annual comprehensive study of HR, leadership, and talent challenges compiled … Read more
Money is the Best Excuse (Even If It Isn’t True) for Your Employees Quitting
Citing money can be the best excuse for leaving an employer, even if it is untrue. One survey blamed voluntary turnover on income. But when an employment … Read more
How to Know If You Are a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Boss
Horrible bosses come in all shapes and sizes. You can probably think of a few previous bosses you’ve had the (dis)pleasure to work for. According to a … Read more
How Do You Create a Healthy Culture? It Takes Formalized Values
Is your workplace inspiring, engaging, and productive or frustrating, dull, and stagnant? Or, is it somewhere in between? Effective leaders pay attention … Read more
Employee Loyalty Isn’t Dead Just Yet, But It Takes Work to Keep It Alive
Did you know: The average company loses 20-50 percent of its employee base each year? Or, that 57 percent of Millennials think corporate loyalty is dead? … Read more
What Shelter Dogs Taught Me about Employee Engagement
One day while volunteering at the animal shelter, my interactions with two of the dogs — Mia and Harper — reminded me of a fundamental truth about employee … Read more