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
Do Good and Good Will Follow: Inspiring Greatness in Your Workforce
Lessons from the past frame the future. Beginning in the fall every year my coaching mentor, Randy Mills, took a group and turned them into a team well … Read more
Survey: Top HR Challenges? Culture, Engagement, Succession Planning
Yesterday, in a broader post on how to get more value out of your core values, I alluded to the SHRM/Globoforce Fall 2012 Report. A bi-annual report, this … Read more
Gratitude: It Will Make For Better Work and a Better World
In the spirit of Thanksgiving (at least for those of us in the United States), I thought I would ask you if you’re doing enough giving-of-thanks these … Read more
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Company Values?
Does your company have core values defined? If so, why? What’s the expectation for those values? I would hope that it’s so employees will live by them. And … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Women Get More Raises, Still Get Less $$$ Than Men
There’s good news and bad news on the workplace gender gap front. Here’s the good news, according to a new Pay Raise Index from “social … Read more