Artificial hearts have waxed and waned in popularity in the medical community over the decades. Most artificial heart designs are, essentially, pumps with … Read more
When it Comes to Employee Recognition, No Gesture is Too Small
The one thing that most employees cite, over and over again, as a frustration about their employer is a lack of gratitude. This is particularly true during … Read more
Why the Most Popular Recognition Programs Can be the Least Effective
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