Most managers already realize that employee referral programs routinely produce the highest quality of hires, but few know that the “Give Me 5” program … Read more
English-Only Work Rules May Discriminate – and Violate Labor Law, Too
By Eric B. Meyer A few years ago, I posed this question: Is a workplace “English-only” rule legal? Yadda, yadda, yadda, sometimes. That is, in this … Read more
Why You Need to Get Employees to Cultivate the High Potential Ultimatum
These days you can’t go a week without hearing about the virtues of flexible schedules. They greatly reduce absenteeism and environmental impact, and spur … Read more
Here’s Why Peer Relationships Are Everything In The Workplace
Employees with more friends at work are more engaged, according to the Fall 2014 MoodTracker Report released by Globoforce. Only 28 percent of employees … Read more
Can You Get Into an Employee’s Messages on a Company-Issued iPad?
By Eric B. Meyer Does a company invade an employee’s privacy by accessing personal texts on a work-issued iPad? This “invasion of privacy” question is the … Read more
The 3 Things People Should Say When Resigning
I have people ask me to help them write a resignation letter, which is a little funny because it really doesn’t matter what you write, because only two … Read more
How to Cope When You Find You’re Butting Heads With the Boss
Sometimes even when people agree, and like, and respect each other, they can still find it frustrating to communicate. Both can be really smart, capable … 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
Dealing With Difficult Problems: Sometimes, It Helps to Walk and Talk
Believe it or not, walking loosens the tongue. Think back to your childhood. Do you remember any long walks with grandparents, aunts, or uncles when you … 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