A few weeks ago, a man on LinkedIn questioned “Why burn bridges?” He was objecting to the behavior of a past employee, a young woman, who’d quit without … Read more
How to Make Sure You Have Engaged and Empowered Employees
When you have a lot at stake or a very high interest in an outcome, you’re more likely to do a better job (or at least try to). Your team members feel the … Read more
What Do You Do If You Don’t Get Along With Your Boss?
So what if your boss is the person you don’t get along with? It’s like we just don’t click, and neither of us is talking about it. Should I be the one who … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Do You Involve Your Staff in Changes Before They Happen?
One of my favorite lunch spots changed the way they serve iced tea. They used to put a full carafe and a glass with ice and a slice of lemon on the table … Read more
It Usually Pays Off to Help Employees Follow Their Dream
“I became an accountant because accountants are the career choice of my family. We are a family of accountants. But when I spent my first week for one of … Read more
Why Aren’t More Companies Focused on Their Employee Value Proposition?
During 2013, the economy continued to improve, corporate profits were on the rise, and the job market strengthened. It’s certain that many employees have … Read more
What Martin Luther King Taught Us About Dealing With Change
Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20 is celebrated by many people all around the world. There are many different things that King has taught us about … Read more
Why Manager Engagement, Leadership Style Is Critical for Team Success
Here’s a bit of a round-up of recent research and commentary on the role of the leader in employee engagement. Combined, they tell a quite … Read more
The 5 Perks That Really, Truly Matter to Employees
Lots of companies have gotten pretty creative with the perks they offer their employees – from daily gourmet meals and beer-on-tap to clothing stipends and … Read more
What Smart Companies Know: Everyone’s Unique and Different
It was evident my boss was losing patience with me, but honestly, it couldn’t be helped. The source of his frustration? I’d released my subordinate from … Read more