During 2013, the economy continued to improve, corporate profits were on the rise, and the job market strengthened. It’s certain that many employees have … Read more
Why Manager Engagement, Leadership Style Is Critical for Team Success
Here’s a bit of a round-up of recent research and commentary on the role of the leader in employee engagement. Combined, they tell a quite … Read more
What Smart Companies Know: Everyone’s Unique and Different
It was evident my boss was losing patience with me, but honestly, it couldn’t be helped. The source of his frustration? I’d released my subordinate from … Read more
What Your Employees Really Need to Hear From You
Last week I wrote about the importance of information sharing across an organization. If you missed it it’s a very important idea. This week I want to … Read more
The Honest-to-God Truth About Engaging Millennials
Millennials have become a force to be reckoned with in the business world, and no other workplace demographic has been subject to more analyses, surveys, … Read more
7 Employee Appreciation Resolutions to Consider For 2014
While you’re thinking about your personal resolutions, why not consider how you could transform your company with more appreciative actions in the New … Read more
Giving Up Control: It’s Key to Unleashing Your Workforce’s Power
“And the walls came tumbling down.” Last week I read the article about Zappos doing away with all job titles and replacing them with what is called … Read more
The 6 Essential Characteristics People Look For in Leaders
More than half of leaders will fail. Some research, like a 2010 study by psychologists Joyce and Robert Hogan and Rob Kaiser, puts the base rate of failed … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
Survey: 21% of Workers Say They Plan to Change Jobs This Year
Question: How can you tell that the long, sluggish post-recession recovery seems to finally be picking up speed? Answer: When a large number of employees … Read more