If there’s one thing we know pretty clearly from all the surveys over the past year, it’s this: lots of employees aren’t all that … Read more
Flipping the Script on Feedback: Teaching Employees How to Take It
Once upon a time, I was charged with implementing talent management for the company where I worked. I eagerly took on the task and, with the help of a … Read more
What Exit Interviews Reveal About Why Employees Leave
David Witt, writing in the Blanchard LeaderChat blog, recently highlighted the top 10 reasons why employees quit — from the employees’ perspective. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 4 Things to Consider When You’re Ready to Hire
When you make the final hire/don’t hire decision, there are four (4) important things to consider: The results of testing should count for 30 percent; The … Read more
Feedback Power: It’s Not About How You Give, But How Well They Get
I’ve been getting a little twitchy lately about a few things. And most of them come back to a general conclusion that we seem to have lost all common sense … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Study Shows (Again) How Recognition Drives Engagement
Most managers and executives know that employee recognition is important, but really, just how important is it to the overall good of the business? … Read more
It Doesn’t Pay For Your Employees to be Workaholics
Working long hours was once the norm for Americans in the workforce, but with the help of technology, working around the clock is becoming the new … Read more
What New Federal Regulations Mean For Your Benefits Communications
I’m all geeked out again. Yes, over regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with Health and Human Services, has provided new information … Read more
Interview Like a Kid, Hire Like a Grown-up
Preparing for an in-person interview can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences throughout the hiring process. And interview nerves aren’t just … Read more
Target Date Funds: What Employees Don’t Know Might Hurt Them
Some of the most common questions that I’ve been receiving from employees during recent retirement planning workshops relate to confusion around the proper … Read more