I’ve never met a manager who intended to demoralize their staff. Many do, but that’s not their intention. In talking with them or those who report to them, … Read more
Passive is Passé – Executives Say Active Job Seekers Make the Best Candidates
Recruiters may favor passive candidates, but C-suite executives say their best candidates are those actively looking for a job. Overwhelmingly, they find … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Are You Teaching Them How to Get a Better Job?
In today’s world, most of us will lose a great employee from time-to-time, so it’s best if we learn to live with that. Fact is, if your employees aren’t … Read more
Only Time Will Tell If You REALLY Believe That Employees Come First
There are only three agenda items at our executive meetings: People, sales, and profit. In what order I asked? “That is the order,” was the response. … Read more
6 Tips For Managers Trying to Overcome Performance Appraisal Anxiety
Negotiations, confrontation and potentially unwarranted employee pride — this is perhaps some of the most anxiety-ridden aspects of performance … Read more
Five Really Good Reasons to Give HR a Little Love
Poor HR gets so much hate. Sadly, some of it is justified, but there’s also a lot to appreciate about HR. For example: 1. We know more than you think I’m … Read more
Should Politics Be a Taboo Subject in Your Workplace?
By Thomas R. Crookes The current political environment across the United States is ripe with the potential to breed heated workplace discussions and … Read more
Using Storytelling to Challenge at Work Without Being Confrontational
Have you noticed how people often don’t respond positively to your well-meaning advice and professional opinion? What about when you challenge their … Read more
Six Ways to Train Your Team to Make Smart Decisions Fast
Senior leaders can’t be everywhere all the time, and when their direct reports can’t make a decision without asking them first, they risk losing the client … Read more
Do Your Talent Managers Know a Real Superstar When They See One?
Tt goes by many names: The A-player, The Game-Changer, The Superstar. Notice the sports theme? Maybe it’s because companies scout these candidates like … Read more