The Power of Positive Thinking was a revelation when Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s classic self-help book debuted in 1952. Now, over 60 years since we started … Read more
Top 3 Things Every HR Pro Needs to Know About Social Media Policies
Companies are looking to HR to answer their social media policy questions. Here are three (3) key policy-making strategies I’ve learned during my 16 years … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Top 10 Ways to Guarantee Your Best People Will Quit
Here are 10 ways to guarantee that your best people will quit: 10. Treat everyone equally. This may sound good, but your employees are not equal. Some are … Read more
Engaging Employees: Don’t Overlook That They’re Your Greatest Experts
“We need to have a discussion on your work ethic.” This message was the response sent in reference to an email that was mailed at 9:20 pm on a recent … Read more
Guess What We Got With the Acquisition? A $500,000 FLSA Bill
By Ted Boehm A decision from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (based in Chicago with jurisdiction over Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) offers an … Read more
The Wrong Way to Promote Employee Wellness
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth — there is not one corporation that cares about its workers’ health. If gorging on quadruple-patty burgers … Read more
Horrified by Something in Your Culture? Better Look in the Mirror
We see media coverage nearly every day about horrific behavior, a rogue employee or deeper criticisms about the culture of an organization. This week is no … Read more
Managing Millennials: Maybe You SHOULD Get Their Parents Involved
It doesn’t take a mechanical engineer to understand why a stool needs at least three legs to fully support and balance even the slightest weight. When … Read more
The Gen Y Workforce: What Causes Differences Around the Globe?
There has been a lot written recently on Generation Y (or Millkennials) in the U.S, but today I’m focusing on Gen Y globally. You may not realize it, … Read more
The Annual Employee Retreat: Best Practice or Worst Decision?
Are company retreats a good idea? Ask yourself: Does it really make sense to pack up your team and their gear, ship them off to a hotel somewhere nice, and … Read more