You’re on the third floor waiting for the elevator, on the way down to grab your morning cup of coffee. The elevator doors open and standing there is the … Read more
Behavioral Judo: Why Employees Should’t Stop at Minimum Auto-Enrollment
I never practiced Judo, but I’ve been on the receiving end where I said, “What just happened here? Why am I flat on my back on the mat?” That is what … Read more
What Every Employer Needs to Know to Avoid an ‘Office Party Gone Wrong’
By Patricia F. Weisberg The annual office holiday party is a great way to reward your employees for a job well done throughout the past year. However, you … Read more
Overcoming Fear of the Holiday Party
Nothing cracks me up more than war stories from employment lawyers talking about the holiday season. One guy I know says his phone is ringing off the hook … Read more
Do Your Employees Really Need a Smart Phone Health App?
I need a health app, so said a client. Why? I asked. Some employees are asking for them, the client said. Mobile health applications are the new sexy. … Read more
Disengaged Nation: Some 77.5 Million Employed Are Ready to Make a Move
There has been a lot written about how disengaged American workers are today given all that has happened – layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and freezes – to … Read more
A Management Truism: Technology Shouldn’t Torture People
This is a bit of a diversion from my normal topics, but I know many of my readers are in technology companies, and pretty much all of you are people. And I … Read more
Mercer Survey: Only 6% of Employers Plan to Stop Providing Health Care
Get ready for the jockeying over health care insurance plans to begin. A new study from consulting giant Mercer asked the question, “How likely is it … Read more
How to Communicate With All Your Non-Wired, Hard-to-Reach Employees
I’m a member of the Council of Communication Management (CCM), a professional community of roughly 350 senior communication professionals. One of the ways … Read more
Survey: 90% Feel Their Benefits are Important, But 36% Fear Losing Their Job
If there’s one good thing that’s come from all the turmoil and stress caused during the last few years of economic downturn, it’s this – people are much … Read more