“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.” — William Shakespeare, British playwright and poet Let’s face it: business life won’t … Read more
Senate Committee Debates Fairness of Paycheck Fairness Act
In advance of an expected floor vote, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing this week to discuss the merits of the … Read more
How Do You Compare Business Results to Employee Engagement?
Organizations struggle to quantify the impact engaged employees have on business results. Intuitively, it’s a no-brainer — engaged employees cost … Read more
Over the Line: Why Pressuring Employees to Donate Is a Bad Idea
I used to work for a woman named Linda, who reported to a woman named Lisa. I didn’t care for Linda too much, and I cared even less for Lisa. I thought … Read more
Leadership and Narcissism, or Things We Can Learn From Kanye West
Few musicians are as successful, or as polarizing, as Kanye West. For the uninitiated, West is a giant in the modern music industry. He is the fifth most … Read more
Your Employees Need to Know You Really Can Handle the Truth
Do you remember that classic Jack Nicholson scene in A Few Good Men when he bellows at Tom Cruise’s character, “You can’t handle the truth!” Your new hires … Read more
More States Bump Up Workplace Protections for Pregnant Women
By Ashley Kaplan When Jennifer Latowski, a certified nursing assistant at Northwoods Nursing Center, shared with her supervisor that she was pregnant, she … Read more
Alcoholism on the Job: The Tricky Issue Handling It Under the ADA
By Eric B. Meyer Alcoholism is generally a disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the term “disability” is broadly defined. … Read more
Management Mumbo Jumbo: Words Leaders Use to Shun Accountability
Words can clarify or confuse. A favorite pastime of mine is to watch politicians or corporate CEOs squirm when asked straightforward questions on sensitive … Read more
How Leaders Can Just Say No to Their Inner Control Freak
Having a forceful personality provides certain advantages in a competitive workplace. It can help you work your way up the ladder more quickly than you … Read more