” ‘Where did you get that coffee?’ I got it from Steve, the coffee guy downstairs, I said. ‘Steve, the coffee guy?, you even know … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Women Get More Raises, Still Get Less $$$ Than Men
There’s good news and bad news on the workplace gender gap front. Here’s the good news, according to a new Pay Raise Index from “social … Read more
Want to Be in Charge? You Need to Recognize the Moment to Lead
It is so easy to dodge or miss a moment when you need to up your game at work. It is important to know just when taking charge is good for you, when you … Read more
Company Culture? When I Hear the Word Culture, I Reach for My Gun
The work on organizational culture is in its infancy compared to other areas of focus for improving organizations. I completed a quick search of various … Read more
My 9 Wishes For New HR and Talent Management Professionals
My favorite part of the fall conference season is the fact that I get to meet a ton of HR and Talent pros and connect. Of those, the ones I have the most … Read more
Internal or External? Why You May Benefit Promoting From Within
Let’s say there is a skills gap in your company. If budgets allow, your first inclination might be to hire someone from outside the company to close that … Read more
Decision Making 101: Using Core Values to Overcome Analysis Paralysis
The Disease: Analysis paralysis – becoming stuck in the thinking/researching/discussing process to the point a decision to move forward is never made. The … Read more
Here’s Why Your Employee Engagement Survey Isn’t Paying Off
It seems like most organizations these days are spending significant time, money and energy in an effort to drive up employee engagement through surveys or … Read more
Employees Love It, But Does a 4-Day Workweek Work For Your Business?
Business owners, do your employees work a four-day workweek? If you answered no, you’re not alone. The business world has evolved in many ways over the … Read more
High Deductible Health Plans: Low Premiums, Steep Risks for Employees
Alison Mitisek was at a Denver pediatrician’s office with her 15-month-old son last August when she passed out. The doctor’s office staff … Read more