I was reading an article recently, it was one of those “Best Places To Work” type of articles. Since I run a company, I’m always looking out for good ideas … Read more
Are You Taking Care of Your Own Scheduled Maintenance?
“The scheduled maintenance light came on; what do I do?” As we enter December, which is the end of our calendar year, I thought of my wife’s … Read more
The 10 Biggest Killers of Employee Motivation
Imagine the last time you were happy and content at work. Hopefully it’s not once in a year type of thing, but let’s imagine it was two days ago when you … Read more
The 3 Risks You Face When Employees Are Traveling For You
Business leaders have long recognized that their greatest assets are their people. However, attracting top talent is only one dimension of a people-driven … Read more
Fixing Our Reputation: How HR Can Be a Help and NOT a Hindrance
Imagine the pride I feel for my profession when a friend of mine posts this (see below) on Facebook! Sorry. Forgive the sarcasm. But, it’s a valid point. I … Read more
What’s a Lapel Pin? A Recognition Award That Millennials Just Don’t Get
I had coffee with a group of friends last Sunday morning. One friend is a 25-year-old who works at one of the well-known Silicon Valley high tech … Read more
The No. 1 Reason You Want Happy Workers? It Boosts Your Bottom Line
We all know that happy employees are much more productive and creative at their jobs than their unhappy counterparts. Yet, according to Gallup, unhappy … Read more
When Your Team Meetings Become Like Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a time for family. We have the eccentric uncle or an unpredictable cousin, but they are family. We enjoy the day and take a deep breath … Read more
25 Jobs to Target If You Have a Hire to Hurt Recruiting Strategy
Second of two parts If you want to maximize the amount of “hurt” you do to a competitor with a “Hire to Hurt” (or H2H for short) strategy as described … Read more
Study: CHROs Are Crucial Allies For the CEO — and, Potential Successors
The Korn Ferry Institute recently released a report that looks at the leadership traits of “best-in-class” executives, and the important relationship … Read more