There has been a lot written about how disengaged American workers are today given all that has happened – layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and freezes – to … Read more
A Management Truism: Technology Shouldn’t Torture People
This is a bit of a diversion from my normal topics, but I know many of my readers are in technology companies, and pretty much all of you are people. And I … Read more
SHRM Debate: Does HR Really Have Much to Do With SHRM?
Sometimes, you stumble on to great information in some very unexpected places. That’s how it was this week for me at the annual KronosWorks … Read more
3 Ways That HR Can Help A Veteran – and Positively Impact Their Lives
Today is Veterans Day in the U.S., and while many of us are spending the day appreciating the service of those in the armed forces, I think it is also … Read more
Change Management for Frontline Managers
By Aaron Fausz Competition among companies has escalated as never before. With the rise in technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, … Read more
How to Dramatically Increase Your Influence
Do you have a seat at the table? I am often asked to speak about how to have more influence. Executives often feel like they are getting blocked or ignored … Read more
How to Communicate With All Your Non-Wired, Hard-to-Reach Employees
I’m a member of the Council of Communication Management (CCM), a professional community of roughly 350 senior communication professionals. One of the ways … Read more
Stop Empowering Employees With a False Sense of Control
I have a confession to make: When I read about the fact that most “Close Door” buttons on elevators don’t work, I was illogically … Read more
Why Energy Really Matters in the First 90 Days of a New Leader
The first 90 days for any new leader is a time to prove his or her worth to employees, peers, the boss and the many stakeholders who are involved in the … Read more
7 Ways Managers Can Remove the Barriers to Real Work
By Brent D. Peterson and Gaylan W. Nielson As a manager, you must do everything possible to remove barriers that separate people from the real work they … Read more