What is power? One way Merriam Webster defines power is “the ability or right to control people or things.” When applied to the workplace, I usually think … Read more
Lessons From the VA Scandal, or How to Avoid a Culture of Coverups
New information about the inadequacies of leadership at the U.S. Veterans Affairs medical centers continues to be revealed daily. The headlines are … Read more
The Curious Case of Flat Hierarchies: Do They Really Work at Work?
Valve, the software giant responsible for hit video game franchises like Portal and Half-Life, has made headlines in the past for its “flat hierarchy,” … Read more
Poll Finds That Workers Dislike Penalties In Wellness Programs
Workers believe employer wellness programs should be all gain but no pain, according to a poll released this week. The poll from the Kaiser Family … Read more
The Key to Generation Mobile: It’s a State of Mind, Not a Function of Age
We’re at a turning point with mobile technology. For many users, tablets and smartphones are no longer a convenience or entertainment tool, but a necessary … Read more
The Evergreen Advantage: Why It’s Smart to Always Be Recruiting
As the war for talent continues, it’s time for recruiting leaders and hiring managers to shift to more creative and innovative recruiting solutions. A bold … Read more
Traditional Salary Systems Are Going the Way of the Dinosaurs
What is the future of salary management? If current trends continue, employers will be forced to adopt a new program model. Here are the reasons: First, … Read more
How the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Decision Affects Your Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer Mid-morning on Monday, the Internet broke shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, … Read more
Workplace Communications: Yes, Sometimes We Still Need to Talk
“I’ve been picking up the phone and calling my most important clients,” he said. “You can’t stop because there’s no email.” This was a quote based on the … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Little More Evidence of Why Managers Are So Important
This is an old story, but managers just don’t get much respect. This is not any big surprise, but why IS a bit of a shock is that I am seeing more … Read more