As we enter the doors of 2012, the prognosticators have all given their respective thoughts on what is coming into focus for the year. These are all great … Read more
What Do CEOs Really Think about Core Values?
Recently I wrote about the importance of blending the “how” with the “what” in managing employees to create a high performing team who delivers the results … Read more
How to Reduce Employee Turnover — and Get a 3,650% ROI to Boot
In today’s stagnant jobs climate have you heard this comment (or something similar) from a senior leader: “I don’t care if they leave. They’re not senior. … Read more
Four Principles to Help Guide Your Employee Morale Building Efforts
The goal in my article yesterday (Are You Really Serious About Improving Employee Morale?) was to challenge you to examine how serious and realistic you … Read more
Here’s Why I’m in Love With Old Employees
I’ve recently got to spend some time with my Dad – he’s 70. I used to think 70 was really old, like let-me-help-feed-you-that-oatmeal old. My Dad doesn’t … Read more
Summing Up 2011: Everything is Amazing and Nobody is Happy
At the end of the year, I spend a lot of time reading reflective posts about 2011. Trying to sum up the year in such a present state of mind is challenging … Read more
Are You Really Serious About Improving Employee Morale?
One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is “How can we improve morale?” because morale affects every aspect of a company’s competitive advantage, it … Read more
Give Yourself a Present: Leave Your Stress at Work When You Go Home
Do you take your work home with you? Because if you do, that’s not okay. I’m not talking about the occasional project you need to finish up, or the email … Read more
Top 15 Strategic Actions to Consider in Talent Management
Dr. John Sullivan knows a few things about talent management, and that’s why his post over at ERE.net (TLNT’s sister website) earlier this week … Read more
Do You Make Clear What Employee Behaviors You Value?
Do you know what your employees are doing when you’re not watching them? Are you confident they fully understand what you need them to do and are … Read more