What is the narrative of your movie reel? The rank-and-file workforce had weathered layoffs, had their commissions slashed, and on top of that, their … Read more
It Doesn’t Pay For Your Employees to be Workaholics
Working long hours was once the norm for Americans in the workforce, but with the help of technology, working around the clock is becoming the new … Read more
6 Ways Your Inconsistent Leadership Is Negatively Impacting Your Employees
One of the key causes of poor performing employees is inconsistent leadership, and if you’re hearing employee gossip that says “it’s not their fault there … Read more
The Terribly Destructive Impact of Workplace Gossip
Let’s start with a riddle: Who am I? I break hearts and ruin lives. I’m cunning and malicious and get stronger with age. The more I’m quoted, the more I’m … Read more
Fifty Shades of HR
My friend Laurie Ruettimann wrote a funny post over at The Cynical Girl on the book Fifty Shades of Grey and how crappy she thinks it is (go check it out). … Read more
3 Ways to Help Build and Sustain a Strong Company Culture
What’s your ambition for the culture of your organization? If you intend to create and preserve a strong company culture of recognition – one that drives … Read more
A Lesson From the Big Reorganization at JC Penney: Change Can’t be Rushed
After a full on rebranding, new strategic direction, and massive organizational changes designed to reinvent the retailer and improve profits, JC Penney … Read more
Creating Company Culture: Yes, It Takes a Lot of Sustained, Hard Work
Suzanne Rumsey from Knowledge Infusion wrote last month in Fistful of Talent about company culture. Her post is spot-on and deserves to be read by the … Read more
Engagement: Why Silly Events Show a Lack of Company Commitment
In the employee engagement effort, one comment that never fails to give me pause is: “We have our employee engagement event scheduled for next Friday.” … Read more
Workplace Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: It’s a Benefit, Not a Burden
Long gone are the standard 9-to-5 work days. If an email comes in on Saturday morning, a response is often expected by noon. We have the flexibility to … Read more