A few months back I attended the HR Technology Conference, where I saw one speaker after another state with great confidence, “Of course we all know that … Read more
Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness, but Employee Pride Is Not for Sale
Imagine that you are walking alone across a vacant parking lot on a breezy day, when out of the corner of your eye you notice a crumpled-up bill blowing at … Read more
Corporate Culture and Workplace Happiness at South by Southwest
Engaged employees are the harbingers of workforce retention and happiness in the workplace, however numerous companies struggle with creating practices and … Read more
5 Simple Ways to Lose Your Best Employees
Competition for talent is fierce, and today companies, are pulling out all the stops to attract new employees. From strong rewards programs to competitive … Read more
How to Know If You Are a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Boss
Horrible bosses come in all shapes and sizes. You can probably think of a few previous bosses you’ve had the (dis)pleasure to work for. According to a … Read more
Technology Insights: Why Career Planning Is Now Engagement Software
Career planning is a tough field because there is such a large gap between what employers can offer and what employees want. Employees would like to have a … Read more
How Do You Create a Healthy Culture? It Takes Formalized Values
Is your workplace inspiring, engaging, and productive or frustrating, dull, and stagnant? Or, is it somewhere in between? Effective leaders pay attention … Read more
Employee Loyalty Isn’t Dead Just Yet, But It Takes Work to Keep It Alive
Did you know: The average company loses 20-50 percent of its employee base each year? Or, that 57 percent of Millennials think corporate loyalty is dead? … Read more
What’s More Important to Employees? Base Pay or Recognition?
What’s more to employees important: Base pay, or being appreciated for their work? A recent survey released by Boston Consulting Group polled more than … Read more
What Shelter Dogs Taught Me about Employee Engagement
One day while volunteering at the animal shelter, my interactions with two of the dogs — Mia and Harper — reminded me of a fundamental truth about employee … Read more