The modern leader’s biggest problems rarely stem from a lack of commitment or work ethic. Most of us are quite willing to work hard, and often for a … Read more
Probably The Most Expensive Employee Ever
Yesterday, I went to a retirement office party. Nothing special – cake, bad punch, obligatory cane with tassel and horn. The party was for a guy named … Read more
Yes, Your Employees Should Enjoy Their Jobs (and How You Can Help)
It’s hard to imagine, but there are still managers who feel that happiness is not a requirement of the job. Worse, some executives feel that employees … Read more
The Power of Frequent Feedback: It’s a Key to Driving Better Productivity
“Listen, I want you to take the lead in LA on the next project. You are doing an amazing job and deserve it. You continue to impress me. Keep up the great … Read more
Why I Get So Irritated About Employee Appreciation Day
Today is Employee Appreciation Day. This irritates me. The fact that I am so irritated may surprise regular readers who know that employee appreciation and … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How Wrong I Was About Doing Flex Work From Home
I was asked this week what I thought of Yahoo’s decision to end flexible work arrangements for its employees. Yes, I know; we’ve been inundated … Read more
The Simple Truth About Performance Reviews: We Need to Do a Lot Better
This was prompted by John Hollon’s TLNT article, Weekly Wrap: Surprise! We STILL Really Hate Performance Reviews. In his own style, John was highlighting a … Read more
Yes, It’s Employee Appreciation Day — How Appreciative Are You?
Remember how it felt the last time your boss told you “Thank you” for a job well done? Here’s an opportunity to spread that same feeling around with your … Read more
Why Hasn’t Zappos Offer to Pay Employees to Leave Caught on Yet?
Remember a few years back when Zappos, the darling of the HR world, announced it was offering new employees $1,000 on their 90-day anniversary to leave the … Read more
It’s Wise to Be Cautious: Risks of Unpaid Internships Are Still Increasing
By John E. Thompson We have warned for some time now that businesses and other organizations should think carefully if they are considering the possibility … Read more