I often write about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and how being recognized is critical to our sense of fulfillment, hence, our productivity at work. In … Read more
Taking Initiative: It’s the Sign of a Healthy, and Highly Engaged, Workforce
“When you believe in what you’re doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference.” — Sam Dash, American law professor and chief … Read more
Workplace Culture is THE Key to Creating Better Employee Well-Being
Without a thriving workplace culture, organizations may suffer from employee disengagement, stagnant business practices, uninspired products and services, … Read more
One Answer to Company Data Breaches: Better Employee Engagement
It seems we hear about more breaches of companies’ personal or financial information nearly every month. When companies suffer security breaches, costs are … Read more
Management 101: Connecting With Employees Beyond Their Job Description
“Think back to grade school, high school, college, or your past jobs; I want you to think of the teacher or manager that during this period had an impact … Read more
How Frequent Turnover in Top Leadership Can Turn an Organization Toxic
A few months ago Amtrak faced the worst train accident to ever hit the northeast corridor. Though still under NTSB investigation – it is likely that no one … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Getting Applicants to Talk Truthfully About Tough Topics
People have a propensity to meet our expectations, so make sure you tell interviewees that you expect the truth. When you do this, you change their … Read more
3 Keys to Motivating Multi-Generational Teams in the Workplace
Today’s managers’ face a unique challenge — motivating a multi-generational workforce. For the first time in history, there are four generations … Read more
Checking Your Email at Home Isn’t Exactly What I Would Call “Working”
For most of their careers, my parents could never check their work email at home. It did mean that they probably stopped working when they got home, unlike … Read more
It Will Be Worth Your While to Make Sure Employees Get Enough Sleep
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), some 41 million workers in America aren’t getting enough sleep. We already know that American workers … Read more