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
Georgia’s New Non-Compete Law: Growing Questions Emerge
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
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
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
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
Learning from AMEX: How Initiatives Can Drive Employee Engagement
Social media has been a godsend to a lot of us who love great content — although being told by someone what they had for breakfast does NOT count. … Read more