Recently, my 8 year old granddaughter challenged me to a game of Blokus, a strategy game for two players. I had never played before, but the game is quite … Read more
Sometimes, the Trick In Management & HR is Knowing When to Walk Away
If we had a crystal ball, life would be grand. But, because we don’t, we often find ourselves at the mercy of hindsight. Hindsight being 20/20, what is one … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Humana Says it Will No Longer Hire Smokers in Arizona
Remember the carrot and stick approach to employee health care benefits — rewarding good behavior while punishing that which was considered bad? The … Read more
Are You and Your Employees Ready for the New 401 (k) Disclosures?
New 401 (k) disclosures are coming; are your employees ready? According to a recent AARP study, it’s not likely. Some 71 percent of Americans who … Read more
Unions in Decline? National Labor Relations Board to the Rescue!
By John D. McLachlan The failure of the Employee Free Choice Act to become law does not mean that unions are giving up, or that their elected and appointed … Read more
Employee Development: Do You Pay to Grow Them, or Pay More to Get Them?
I’ve been thinking quite a bit lately about development vs. performance. How much money should you put into an employee to get out of them the performance … Read more
Why the Most Popular Recognition Programs Can be the Least Effective
How important is recognition to employees? A recent study out of Australia reported “employees value their bosses’ ability to give good feedback and … Read more
South Carolina Toughens One of the Toughest State Immigration Laws
By George Reeves Earlier this week, Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law amendments to South Carolina’s immigration laws, including the South Carolina … Read more
Are Your Employees Really Cut Out For Virtual Work?
Telecommuting can attract and retain employees. It can even save you money. But not all employees or companies are cut out for virtual work. Providing the … Read more
Demand Straight Talk – Ambiguity Causes Workplace Anger and Anxiety
By Thomas J. DeLong During World War II, Winston Churchill was marking up a classified document that the Allied Forces generals were waiting for in order … Read more