If you want to positively impact the bottom line in your business, insist that all your managers are good managers. Bad managers wreak havoc. Bad managers … Read more
Why Engagement is Important for Contingent Workers, Too
For many years, temporary workers came and went without anyone really learning their names or even acknowledging their existence in offices around the … Read more
Wage Theft Prevention and Recovery Act Should Be Wake-Up Call for Employers
By Eric B. Meyer The proposed U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules are a walk in the park compared to this new “wage theft prevention” bill That’s … Read more
When It Comes to Employee Productivity, the Fewer Rules Are Better
A couple of days ago, I wrote about some recent research on the negative impact that corporate award programs can have on firm productivity. Most of my … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Trick in Engagement Is Creating Engaging Experiences
Many pollsters regularly measure and report on employee engagement. Gallup does so regularly, and their latest numbers show this: The slightly improved … Read more
Is a Happy Workplace One of Your Core Values?
“Everyone always ask me could they transfer into my department. When I ask why they tell me that ‘it just looks like you guys have so much fun: … Read more
Want to Lead Millennials? Just Stop Giving Us What We Want
There are countless articles out there that detail how to lead Millennials — everything from the importance of transparency, meaningful work, and … Read more
IRS Warns HR and Payroll Departments of New Phishing Scam to Beware Of
By Heather Steele Another new phishing scheme has tricked numerous employers into disclosing highly sensitive, employee information. In the wake of tax … Read more
4 Reasons Why Regular Employee Training Is Critically Important
Regular training for your employees is integral to productivity and profitability, meaning it’s something you should never take for granted. Among other … Read more
5 Easy Steps to Actually Fix Your Performance Management Problem
You don’t like your company’s performance management plan? Join the crowd! Everyone’s getting into the act these days, bashing a process that has become … Read more