When you hear the name “Jack Welch,” what do you think of first? “Neutron Jack,” famous for an (often misunderstood) employee differentiation method that … Read more
Oops!! Sorry – We Just Laid Off the Entire Staff via Email
Repeat after me: you should never, ever use email to communicate a major status change to your employees. Or to put it another way, don’t ever even … Read more
How Retention is Like Gardening: At Times, You Need to Change the Soil
“What time did you get in last night,” I asked my daughter. “Around 3 am,” she answered. It was now 5:45 am and I was leaving the house. As I … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Workplace Dress – Is It Wrong to be Casual All the Time?
Way back in early 1994, I was in Honolulu to interview for a job. I showed up in a suit and tie. I got the job, but I never, ever dressed that way during … Read more
Retaining Employees: Research Shows It’s All About Recognition Done Right
This seems to be research reporting week for me. Following on the heels of SHRM/Globoforce research on the bottom-line ROI of employee recognition, is this … Read more
From Start-up to Small Business: 5 HR Must-Haves to Get to the Next Level
Congratulations, you’ve done it! You started with an idea, launched a company, and now your product or service is selling well. It’s time to grow. … Read more
5 Things That Demonstrate You Aren’t Getting Paid Enough
I was reading an article recently; it was one of those “Best Places To Work”-type of articles. Since I run a company, I’m always looking out for good ideas … Read more
How Can You Get the Best People on Your Team, and Keep Them?
In today’s post-recession environment, businesses are operating with pared-back workforces. Picked to the bone, the burden is placed more than ever on the … Read more
Offering a Hand: Who in the Talent Pipeline Are You Helping to Pull Up?
“As she climbs up the ladder she has the other hand extended to bring someone else along.” I was watching Oprah’s Lifeclass the other day, and one of the … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Do You Do When Your Non-Smokers Smoke?
Here’s an HR dilemma. See if you can figure out the correct response. Under your organization’s health plan, your company gets better rates if … Read more