Workplace communication isn’t easy. Everything, from personal to business relationships, hinges on communication. Communicate too little, too much, or … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: If You’re Over Qualified, Please Apply
Costco recently opened a new store here and invited all local members to a pre-opening party. Thousands of people showed up, but that is not the story… I … Read more
The Opposite of Engagement: When People Decide to Fire Their Company
“I need to speak to you when you get in this morning, preferably before the meeting with XXXX.” “OK, no problem. Is everything OK? I sure hope it is not … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How You Know You Have a Bad Corporate Culture
In my book, company culture is one of those workplace factors that gets far too little attention. Yes, lots of people talk about how important it is (and … Read more
One Last Time: Yes, Financial Rewards DO Really Improve Performance
There is solid evidence from a number of major reviews of the research over 30 years that financial rewards can be expected to trigger improved … Read more
8 Ways to Help Make Your Office Meetings More Tolerable
“Meetings are indispensable when you don’t want to do anything.” — John Kenneth Galbraith, economist. As we can all attest, business meetings often waste … Read more
You Want Happy Employees? Well, Good Luck With That
Unless you’re a creative genius suffering for your art, Gandhi, or Dr. Gregory House, it would seem that people expect you to be happy all the time. What … Read more
A Close Look at What CEOs Really Think About Employee Engagement
Have you ever wondered what your CEO really thinks about employee engagement? Many of us have, and new research from the UK’s Ashridge Business … Read more
Vacation Over? Here’s How to Put That Renewed Energy to Work
How was your summer vacation? Whether you were roughing it or lying on a beach with a cool drink and a hot book, returning to your desk can be quite the … Read more
Workplace Loyalty? Here’s the New Way It Can Work on the Job Today
When I hear people speak about how proud they are to be a loyal employee, I want to cringe. Be loyal to yourself, your partner, close friends, family and … Read more