There is a mathematical concept called Zero-Sum Game, and it is says basically where one person, organization, etc. will gain, there is an equal loss by … Read more
The UK’s Big Experiment: Can You Legislate Employee Engagement?
What does it take to move “employee engagement” from buzzword or annual survey exercise to actual workforce change? Obviously, it requires investment and … Read more
Why You Need a Few Silicon Valley-Style Perks for Your Employees
Companies in California’s Silicon Valley are sending employees home with dinner and the cleaners to wash up afterward. These perks aren’t reserved … Read more
Want to Improve Engagement? Maybe You Need a Chief Culture Officer
Deep inside C-Suites around the world, leadership teams are struggling with the business-critical impact of employee engagement. The emergence of a new … Read more
10 Signs That Your Employees Really Love What They Do
One blogger in the HR space I’ve enjoyed reading for years now is Alexander Kjerulf (aka, The Chief Happiness Officer). I just received through my feed his … Read more
The Success Dilemma: Is Your Talent Keeping Up With Your Growth?
According to a new study by the Kaufmann Group, the Silicon Valley isn’t the only location for high growth in recent years. Salt Lake City and … Read more
Employment Law Basics: Navigating the National Labor Relations Act
Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be. As a public service, from now until my special Halloween webinar Answers to … Read more
In Praise of Performance Observations for Managers
What do you do, as a manager if you spot an employee doing something well in your business? What do you do if you spot them doing something badly? I am … Read more
How Jerk Bosses (and Employees) Are Destroying Your Company
Think for a moment about your star employees — your top performers who can be counted on to get the job done and get it right. Now, still thinking … Read more
Employment Law Basics: Properly Handling Independent Contractors
Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be. As a public service, from now until my special Halloween webinar Answers to … Read more