Not being much of a basketball fan, I admit I have not watched any of the current NBA Finals between Dallas and Miami. The recap on ESPN during my workout … Read more
Over Communication: The Sad Reality of What It Usually Says About Us
I’ve been told that I over communicate from time to time. I like to think it’s a good thing – that I’m transparent, that I’m keeping everyone in the loop – … Read more
Modern Vacations, or Why You Never Really Get Away From Work Anymore
You’ll have noticed that my last blog post went up in early May, shortly after we left for two weeks vacation. Before I return to our regularly scheduled … Read more
Affirmative Action for Unemployed Workers: Will This Approach Work?
By John A. Gallagher Over the past month, I have seen numerous studies discussing the abundance of jobs being posted online. Just today, I read that there … Read more
How a Creative Approach to Benefits Can Build Huge Employee Loyalty
By Ann Rhodes with Nancy Shepherdson Benefits are there to benefit your employees. When an employee really needs something that is not included in … Read more
Standing Desks & Workplace Posture: A First Step in Employee Wellness?
About a year ago, I started working most of the day while standing up. Six months ago, I talked a little about the experience on my own blog and thought … Read more
Focusing On Filling That Open Position Perfectly? Better Think Again
I’ve filled very few recruiting requisitions perfectly but I’ve still managed to please a lot of hiring managers. Some of the credit goes to them and some … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Management Wisdom From a Guy Making Grilled Cheese
Sometimes, management wisdom comes from unexpected places. For instance, take this blog post from New York Times tech writer David Pogue titled Flipping to … Read more
It’s Better to Make a Wrong Decision Fast Than a Right Decision Slow
For those that don’t know, I played and coached volleyball for a great deal of my life. Being from Michigan, I can tell you that is rare (being a male) and … Read more
Why People Leave Organizations – and 4 Things They Want if They Stay
Whether the economy is strong or weak, no matter the time of year, and no matter how much they are paid, many of our best employees decide to leave. The … Read more