At one time or another, most of us have struggled to complete a task we know we should. We often fall short of our goals, not because they’re unattainable, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why Recognition is Key to Motivation AND Retention
Everyone enjoys an “attaboy,” but to get the most mileage from the compliments you bestow, be specific. When people know exactly what they did and why it … Read more
Maybe Amazon’s New World of Work Isn’t Right For Someone Like Me
“Nearly every person I worked with, I saw cry at their desk,” said former Amazon employee Bo Olson, who worked in book marketing. Or, they very wisely … Read more
The 8 Ways That Great Leaders Keep Great People
Whether your dream team is fully in place or still a work in progress, it’s important to remember that retaining great staffers is at least as important as … Read more
5 Hiring Crimes Your Talent Acquisition Team Better Not Be Doing
I’ve been talking a lot about where HR is headed this year, which is important so we can prepare ourselves appropriately. However, what about now? What can … Read more
How Smart Leaders Can Arrive at Really Dumb Decisions
Ever find yourself in an organization or on a team that’s struggling because of a leader’s poor decision? You sit back and reflect on the leader personally … Read more
Employee Happiness Is Good, But It Doesn’t Ensure Employee Satisfaction
Company culture is like parenting. Parents want their kids to be happy. But if that fleeting happiness is the only goal, more important things are … Read more
Financial Wellness Is More Than “Nice to Have” in Today’s Environment
If you’ve ever had an employee lose their home to foreclosure, if you’ve ever had an employee lose everything in a fire, if you’ve ever had an employee … Read more
It’s Really Critical You Avoid Anonymous Performance Feedback
Anonymous performance feedback is a popular component of many an organization’s performance review process. However, while it is widely used, it can … Read more
What Happens When Leaders Show Humility and Openness to Feedback?
Whitney is an HR manager. She works for a small IT company. She found herself facing one of the most challenging conversations an employee can have: … Read more