I’ve been reflecting lately on who is actually responsible for employee engagement. At first, it might seem like a pretty straightforward answer. … Read more
Just Doing What You Do Is the Real Path to Personal Development
Whether you label it professional development, personal growth, self-actualization, or transcendence, many of us fiercely pursue “development” … Read more
It’s Not Hard: How to Design a Perfect Performance Management Process
Here’s how to design the perfect performance management process. It isn’t a trick. Really. OK, well “perfect” may be a bit strong, but it is possible … Read more
Finding Flexibility: Helping Managers Cope With Flexible Work Solutions
One of the great myths of management is that supervisors want their employees to work long hours. Many employees think their hours are 9 to “whenever my … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Challenges Handling Religion in the Workplace
The February HR Roundtable in Cincinnati met under a “cloud” because January’s Roundtable was canceled due to the serious winter weather – not because the … Read more
Facebook’s Billion-Dollar Lesson About the 2 Big Hires They Missed
The most costly recruiting error in recent history was revealed this month. In mid February, Facebook announced its nearly $19 billion purchase of the … Read more
How to Build a Resilient, Stress-Resistant Workforce
The more resilient your workforce, the greater your ability to: Adapt nimbly to marketplace changes. Provide friendly, alert, loyalty-generating customer … Read more
The “War” For Talent: Real Shortage, or Employer Propaganda?
Depending on who you speak to, there is a talent war going on and every employer should be gathering up their troops to battle for the best and brightest. … Read more
Addicted to Details: Getting Leaders and Executives to Just Let Go
Last week I wrote about the sometimes hidden costs of a leader asking a question, and the danger of not recognizing the risk and expense it can cause. … Read more
Going For the Gold: Team Building Lessons From the Winter Olympics
With the Winter Olympics coming to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the importance of teamwork – and how working together as a team can help your … Read more