Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a thought: Consider requiring your new … Read more
Four Steps to Less Dreadful (and Stressful) Performance Reviews
If your role involves managing employees, you most likely have something in common with just about every other manager — you dread performance review … Read more
Rejection Letter Dos and Don’ts: How to Treat People With a Little Decency
A number of years ago I got rejected for a job. I know, I know, you are probably as surprised as I was. The funny part is, I got the hard copy, snail mail … Read more
What Are You Doing to Keep the Best of the Best?
The movie Whiplash — the story of a young talented drummer and his demanding and ruthless teacher — is garnering a lot of attention (it’s been nominated … Read more
They’re Yours to Lose — The Impact of Good and Bad Bosses
Last week, while listening to a friend weigh the pros and cons of a potential job offer, I started thinking about what I call the Unholy Work Trinity (UWT) … Read more
Mastering the Soft Skills: 5 Unspoken Rules Every Manager Should Know
There are unspoken rules that exist in the workplace that colleges don’t teach and HR rarely trains on, and those rules are a powerful influence of who … Read more
Can Employers Mandate Vaccinations During a Disease Outbreak?
By Paul Starkman Recently, vaccinations and public health have dominated the national conversation. Much of the focus is on the more than 141 confirmed … Read more
Low-Balling a Candidate: Worth a Pat on the Back, or a Boot in the Butt?
Picture the scene: Your company is seeking to employ a Department Manager, and the leading candidate is currently “in transition.” Human Resources has … Read more
What Does Your Communication Style Say About Your Culture?
Every company, department or team needs a leader. Leaders set the tone for the organization’s culture. It is a proven fact. Can you have a successful … Read more
Giving Is the Very Best Workplace Communication
Sometimes, the best leadership examples come from someone who does not have the lofty titles. We watch in amazement how one tiny gesture ends up giving us … Read more