Second of two parts We all strive for a harmonious workplace that offers us the opportunity to bring out the best in ourselves and others and to do … Read more

Second of two parts We all strive for a harmonious workplace that offers us the opportunity to bring out the best in ourselves and others and to do … Read more
First of two parts In which kinds of situations are you most effective? What factors strengthen — or undermine — your motivation? People answer these … Read more
It must be nearing annual performance review season, because my reader is filling up with news articles and blog posts on the topic – all of them … Read more
Aon Hewitt has laid-off its reward consultants in Canada while retaining other parts of its HR consulting practice. While this sort of thing is common in … Read more
Last week I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the HR Directors Business Summit in Birmingham, England. I’ve been involved with this summit in … Read more
As children, many of us are taught that “please” and “thank you” are invaluable words. But as employers, we often forget that remembering to say “thank … Read more
“If you don’t want to be the best, then there’s no reason going out and trying to accomplish anything.” – Four-time Super Bowl winning … Read more
Those in HR likely know the research that poor performers don’t actually know they are poor performers. They think they are better than they are. … Read more
The misconception of cash as the ultimate motivational tool can create a problem with reward and recognition programs whose purpose is to increase employee … Read more
A common question I hear in workshops and meetings is, “Doesn’t too much recognition make it become routine and expected?” I’ve written before about … Read more