Your employees are happy, right? They couldn’t possibly be looking for a new job. Think again. According to Gallup, 70 percent of workers in the U.S. are … Read more
Why One Millennial Thinks You Should Be Hiring Older Workers
There‘s much discussion about Generation Y and the benefits we bring to the workforce, but what about the Baby Boomers who are often times overlooked? This … Read more
HR Advice to Start 2015: Resolve to Listen More to Your People This Year
“But, it is the General Manager who so sets the tone and culture in an organization.” That statement, by a local reporter, followed the recent firing of … Read more
Lessons in Leadership and Building a Culture From a Real Management Guru
I was delighted to recently attend an event at Chief Executive Group honoring our long-time client and my personal friend, L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner, with … Read more
The One, Single Trait That Separates Great Hires
For 20 years, I’ve been hiring and firing people. I’ve been lucky enough to have some great performers, a bunch of good performers, and an also a few … Read more
If You Can’t Be Sincere, You Shouldn’t Recognize Someone at All
When we consult on social recognition, a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, … Read more
The Word of the Year for 2014? It’s “Culture”
The word of the year for 2014 was a hopeful one for workers. Merriam-Webster recently announced that “culture” was the word of the year for 2014, given the … Read more
What Leaders Should Really Say Every Single Day
Change your words and change your world. Your words can be your greatest gifts or your most destructive weapons. As a leader, your words and tone provide a … Read more
5 Things You Need on Your New Year Talent Management Checklist
Talent management is an amalgamation of the attraction, development, and retention of employees and how they work. Ultimately, how your talents’ skills and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Secret to Hiring Great Employees
While many employers play up the perceived rewards that a new hire will enjoy when they join the team, few do anything to mitigate the risks new employees … Read more