Third of five parts By David Goldsmith with Lorrie Goldsmith If you feel you’re being expected to do more with less, you’re certainly not alone. “Employers … Read more
What Benefits Do Employees Really Value the Most?
People everywhere crave immediate gratification, so why should it be any different when it comes to their employee benefits? Global HR consultant Mercer … Read more
Hey, Your Company Gathering is on Facebook! How to Avoid a Holiday Party Gone Wrong
By Patricia F. Weisberg In this day and age, a few clicks on a smartphone can send images of your company’s holiday office party across the wide … Read more
How Scroogey Should Employers Be About Online Shopping at Work?
Nearly half of employees plan to shop online @ work this holiday season. According to the latest survey from the fine folks at CareerBuilder: Some 49 … Read more
Leadership and Unethical Behavior: How Does It Impact the Organization?
So by now we’ve all heard about the scandal with retired general and former head of the CIA, Gen. David Petraeus. Some of my European colleagues have noted … Read more
The Most Blunt Same-Sex Workplace Sexual Harassment Opinion Ever
By Eric B. Meyer This case is so captivating that, at 35 pages long, it held my attention for 24 of them. Winning! I’ll whet your whistle with the … Read more
Sometimes, it Takes a Hurricane to Know What Engagement Looks Like
I talk and write about employee engagement a good deal. One comment I often get is: “Yeah, I understand why employee engagement is important, but what does … Read more
Culture: Here’s Why It Matters Now More Than Ever Before
“I wanted to let you know that I got the job offer,” she said excitedly. She had two interviews last week — one with a noted brand and … Read more
Forget Black Friday: Half of Employees Will Shop From Work This Season
I have a hard time getting my hands around Cyber Monday and the concerns about workers doing a little holiday shopping online. Some employers still spend a … Read more
10 Thanksgiving Blessings @Work That I Am Incredibly Grateful For
It’s that time of year. Buy the turkey and cranberries, invite the relatives over and, of course, we count our blessings. This year, I can’t help but think … Read more