“We’re adding a little something to this month’s sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? … Read more
A Mother’s Day Message: Modern Moms Want to Work
Think for a moment – how many mothers do you work side-by-side with? I’ll bet you know someone right off the top of your head. Mother’s Day is a time to … Read more
Color by Numbers: Just Do the Math to Find Picture Perfect People
Without doing the math and coloring them in, you can still tell what most of them are. But that’s no fun when you’re six, just learning addition and loving … Read more
Why It’s Critical to Spell Out Exactly What Employees Do Right
Every manager has been told that it’s important to acknowledge, recognize, and reward their top performing employees. Unfortunately, most haven’t been … Read more
Employee Engagement: It’s All about Connections and Good Work
This week, SHRM released its annual Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report. It’s interesting in how it segregates true “satisfiers” from the … Read more
The Power of Thanks Is in Us All, If We’re Willing to Share It
I benefit from my job in the same ways most people do. I earn a paycheck that pays for a roof over my head and food in my belly. But because my company is … Read more
Simple Acts Can Have a Huge Impact — Especially in the Workplace
Have you heard of Edward Lorenz? If you don’t recognize his name, you probably have heard of his catch-phrase that described his work in the lab, which was … Read more
Can You Make a Case For “Unfair” Pay in Your Organization?
Laszlo Bock, Senior VP of People Operations at Google, has a new book titled Work Rules! hitting the market this month. As to be expected, there’s been a … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Give Great Performers What They Want
When it comes to benefits and perks, what is it that everyone really wants in today’s world? Time! More time. How can you give this gift to your … Read more
Yes, Money Can Buy Happiness, but Employee Pride Is Not for Sale
Imagine that you are walking alone across a vacant parking lot on a breezy day, when out of the corner of your eye you notice a crumpled-up bill blowing at … Read more