So one popular school of thought suggests that simply giving an employee a high level of base pay does more to boost performance and organizational … Read more
Peer Motivation: It’s a Brainy Approach to Strategic Recognition
My fellow Compensation Café blogger, Laura Schroeder, recently posted a brilliant account of motivation through brains in glass jars. Let me explain. In a … Read more
Is It Finally Time to Rethink Performance Management?
Usually I read about performance management systems (failed and otherwise) once or twice a year – in the Fall and Spring when most companies seem to … Read more
3 Reasons You Should Appreciate the Little Things Employees Do
Wally Bock is a fellow management and leadership blogger who never fails to inspire me. Last week he wrote (entire post here): Say ‘Thank you’ for little … Read more
Six Winning Words About Work: Do They Sound Like You?
Last month I issued the challenge to submit your “Six Words about Work” to the Mercer/SMITH Magazine contest. The contest sought to add color to the key … Read more
Effective Employee Incentives: Make Sure You Make it an Experience
The face of employee incentives and rewards has changed rapidly and drastically over the years. Gone are the days when you would hand out a catalog with a … Read more
Why So Many in HR Get Incentives Wrong
Editor’s note: The TLNT Radio show is a weekly podcast where we talk to the top minds in talent management. New episodes are posted here at TLNT every … Read more
It’s Lack of Feedback Making Workers Wonder: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
More and more evidence is piling up that employees content in their jobs are still looking to leave – even in this economic environment. Just a couple of … Read more
The Message That Bad Rewards Sends to Your Employees
As I was driving to the office the other day, I caught a news snippet from National Public Radio (NPR) in America about a tea controversy (ahem) boiling in … Read more
Three Reasons You Should Rethink the Hand-Written Thank You Note
People know I’m in the “thank you” business. It’s my job (and my pleasure) to help organizations get better at expressing appreciation for the efforts of … Read more