Most managers already realize that employee referral programs routinely produce the highest quality of hires, but few know that the “Give Me 5” program … Read more
Why You Need to Get Employees to Cultivate the High Potential Ultimatum
These days you can’t go a week without hearing about the virtues of flexible schedules. They greatly reduce absenteeism and environmental impact, and spur … Read more
Studies Show the Shaky Educational Foundation of Our Gen Y Workforce
It’s the definition of a counter-intuitive statement: The Millennial generation has attained the highest levels of education of any previous American … Read more
Employee Retention: It’s Really a Workplace “Stickiness” Problem
“People just don’t stick around like they used to.” How often have you heard that phrase in terms of employee retention goals, usually coupled with … Read more
Here’s Why Peer Relationships Are Everything In The Workplace
Employees with more friends at work are more engaged, according to the Fall 2014 MoodTracker Report released by Globoforce. Only 28 percent of employees … Read more
Can You Get Into an Employee’s Messages on a Company-Issued iPad?
By Eric B. Meyer Does a company invade an employee’s privacy by accessing personal texts on a work-issued iPad? This “invasion of privacy” question is the … Read more
Want a Game-Changing Position? You Should Try “HR Advisor” on for Size
Do you work in HR? Do you want to be promoted and make more money? Do you like being in charge? Are you ready to help your company make some important … Read more
Is There Ever a Cure When Workplace Cultures Get Sick?
Measles, a disease once thought to be completely eradicated, is making a comeback. The flu vaccine was only 18 percent effective this year, according to … Read more
The 3 Things People Should Say When Resigning
I have people ask me to help them write a resignation letter, which is a little funny because it really doesn’t matter what you write, because only two … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The High Cost of New Hires
“The most expensive person you’ll ever hire is the one you have to fire.“ If it seems like more trouble than it’s worth to set a high standard, … Read more