In the first chapter of The Power of Thanks, Eric Mosley and I introduce a very important concept that is a foundational principle of the book: At the … Read more
What Your Employees Really Want (And How You Can Give It To Them)
With all the research and literature on employee engagement, it’s amazing that so many companies still get it wrong. Employee engagement can’t be an … Read more
Are We Ready For the Uber-ification of Work, Performance and Pay?
We want it both ways as employers. We want workers who keep their skills up-to-date and willingly pursue learning and development. In addition, we also … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Do You Know What Your Employment Brand Is?
Every company, no matter how large or small, has an employment brand. In most cases, that brand is created by the general public’s perception of the … Read more
Planning For the Worst: Compassion Is the Key When Layoffs Come
“Are we all set. Yes, we are all in compliance with the cost savings. All the numbers are correct. Just give me the go ahead and they are all gone.” Then … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Nobody Wins When Developing Employees Isn’t a Priority
It’s been pretty clear for some time that American companies aren’t terribly interested in training or developing employees much anymore. Yes, … Read more
Five Strategies to Fast-Track Your Management Career
If you aspire to climb the corporate ladder, the power to do so rests largely in your own hands. Regardless of your industry or the amount of bureaucracy … Read more
The Simple Way to Boost Retention: Give Them a Compelling Reason to Stay
There are limits to the extent an employer will go to keep an employee happy, even when the employee is a top performer or in one of those … Read more
Mental Illness on the Job: Coping With “the Workplace’s Dirty Little Secret”
An article on PsyBlog has confirmed the sad truth: The stigma of mental illness is alive and well in the workplace. According to a study published in The … Read more
5 Ways You May Be Undermining Your Talent Management Strategy
There is nothing more reassuring to a job seeker than hearing that opportunity abounds in the company you are interviewing with. It isn’t the most … Read more