Recognize This! – Givers find energy when they give in self-protective and personally meaningful ways, and when they are recognized and reminded of how … Read more
Guess Who Wastes Time at Work
I’m not a big fan of over-generalizing the characteristics of the different generations in the workforce. It’s just too easy to say “Millennials are … Read more
Poor Admin is Costing You $4,600 Per Employee
The Workforce Institute at Kronos, where I am a member of the board, has an eye-opening report on the cost of wasted time at work. The $687 Billion … Read more
The Disappointing News About Employee Engagement
Last month I wrote about the new Gallup report, State of the American Workplace, and discussed some of its broader findings. This week, I’m digging … Read more
Stress Goes Down When Your Employees Don’t Bottle It Up
Every employer has their own idea of a dream team, but most will agree it would consist of employees who are passionate about their careers, put forth … Read more
Achieve Your Goals the Boom, Rip, Rapid Way
“When it is obvious that a goal cannot be reached, do not adjust the goal; adjust your course.” —attributed to Confucius When available, I enjoy watching … Read more
3 Ways The ‘Best Places to Work’ Ignite Engagement
If business leaders refuse to settle for second best in consumer satisfaction, then it should also be unacceptable to hold back from becoming one of the … Read more
A 5-Hour Day Works For This Company, Can It Work For You?
The American workforce has become lazy. I estimate, conservatively, that knowledge workers are four times as efficient as they were 20 years ago. That’s … Read more
The Business Case For Improving Engagement In 15 Slides
Strong employee engagement is one of the most important assets of a successful company. Unfortunately, most businesses do not invest as much time and … Read more
What Are Doing About Your “Workplace Prisoners”?
Recognize This! – Motivating employees requires more than compensation, which can create “prisoners.” Instead, companies need to emphasize a richer … Read more