How important is recognition to employees? A recent study out of Australia reported “employees value their bosses’ ability to give good feedback and … Read more
Why People Leave Organizations – and 4 Things They Want if They Stay
Whether the economy is strong or weak, no matter the time of year, and no matter how much they are paid, many of our best employees decide to leave. The … Read more
How to Find the Smartest Employee in Your Organization
I couldn’t sleep the other night, probably because of the 14 Diet Mountain Dews I had throughout the day, but I had an epiphany while staring at the … Read more
Five Simple Ways to Retain Top Talent on a Shoestring Budget
I love small and medium sized HR shops for a number of reasons, but none more than for the simple fact, smaller sized HR shops have to be creative. My … Read more
Resurrecting that Forgotten Incentive Program: It’s All About Communication
It is a story told and re-told all across the country when it comes to a corporate incentive and rewards programs. The company decides that they need to … Read more
Survey: Employers This Year Plan to Give Largest Merit Raises Since 2008
Here’s a warm thought in the middle of a long, cold winter: According to a new survey by global consulting giant Towers Watson, American employers … Read more
When It Comes to Employee Appreciation, Surprises Rule
SHRM recently sent out an e-mail reminding members about upcoming employee celebration dates: Employee Appreciation Day (March 4) National Employee … Read more
Want to Get Promoted? You Need a Dose of Executive Presence
My recent webinar on executive presence drew record breaking participation. Why are so many people interested in this topic? Here’s why: People want … Read more
When It Comes to Workplace Incentives, Just Show Me The Money
A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to the HR Happy Hour Internet radio show and the subject drew my attention. It was about rewards, motivation and … Read more
The Power of Volunteering: You Get Out of It What You Put Into It
I love my HR association meetings in January. You see a lot of new faces, connect with old friends, and there’s a lot of excitement in the air. New year. … Read more