By Joseph P. Shelton As noted in an earlier post, in the election on November 2, 2010, Georgia voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment … 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
Mercer Survey: Only 6% of Employers Plan to Stop Providing Health Care
Get ready for the jockeying over health care insurance plans to begin. A new study from consulting giant Mercer asked the question, “How likely is it … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Starbucks’ Engagement, Labor Fears, Mad Men’s Favorite Word
I’ve written this before, but it bears repeating: employee engagement is one of the workplace issues that got hammered along with workers themselves during … Read more
NLRB Gives You Another Reason to Avoid a Social Media Policy
Remember when I said that you don’t need a social media policy? That using existing guidelines for dealing with employees who mess up on social media … Read more
Georgia Voters Give Landslide Approval to Restrictive Noncompetes
By Joseph P. Shelton In a landslide victory with 68 percent of the votes, the constitutional amendment authorizing a new statutory framework for … Read more
Survey: 90% Feel Their Benefits are Important, But 36% Fear Losing Their Job
If there’s one good thing that’s come from all the turmoil and stress caused during the last few years of economic downturn, it’s this – people are much … Read more
JobSTART 101: Transitioning Students to Working Professionals
For students who make the transition into corporate life, it can be a rough ride. Everything from using formal language in e-mails to appropriate topics … Read more
Good Things Happen When You Lead From Your Values
I recently had the opportunity to interview Stan Slap, CEO and author of The New York Times best selling book: Bury My Heart in Conference Room B. He … Read more
What HR Executives Earn: Will This End the “Seat at the Table” Argument?
Here’s some interesting information to think about the next time you get into one of those arguments about whether or not HR has a seat at the table: … Read more