As technology continues to improve, the world seems to be getting smaller. More and more businesses are becoming international, whether it’s about … Read more
Managers and Executives? They Just Need to Stop and Talk to Each Other
I work as a business advisor to executives, and in doing so also I often also have one-on-one conversations with their direct reports. I can’t count how … Read more
First Impressions: Why Onboarding Employees Is Like Going on a First Date
“I arrived early excited about my first day and my first real job from college. I just could not believe how disorganized they were. It was like nothing … Read more
With STEM Diversity, Do We Flood the Pipeline or Fix the Holes?
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. “It is a good thing to follow the First Law of … Read more
What Must an Employee Do to Get FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer Now, let’s talk about notice under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Specifically, in those situations in which an employee doesn’t use … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Who Designed Your Hiring System?
I was appalled when I reviewed a new client’s hiring system. It turns out that it was designed by their legal department. While it went to extremes to … Read more
The Secret to Engaging Millennials is Really No Big Secret at All
To get back to Kansas, Dorothy never had to jump through all the death-defying hoops the Wizard put her through. She had everything she needed (ruby … Read more
Here’s the Completely Wrong Way to Respond to Harassment Complaints
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. By Eric B. Meyer Folks, let me give you … Read more
3 Things That Get in the Way of Employee Feedback
I have been working with a client lately to help them understand their engagement survey results. The numbers are easy to read and see where scores … Read more
Another 13 of the Very Best (and Real) Employee Benefits
Yesterday, we listed 20 real employee benefits (The 20 [Best] and Real Employee Benefits) in no particular order. Today, we add another 13 of the best … Read more