Almost a decade ago, the late Roger Herman, an international business futurist, speaker and author made the following prediction: “As the economy picks up, employers who have treated employees badly during the tight economy will be in serious trouble. More…
Companies are discovering that good employees are hard to find, and so must start implementing intentional strategies for retaining them. In their retention efforts, employers need to look more closely at their current employee utilization to be sure that they…
As the local news sources continue to announce companies that are downsizing, those who are unemployed, underemployed or anticipating job loss can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Feels like too many people for too few jobs. These difficult times…
Companies are challenged today to evaluate their current business situations and make the best of a flat economy and political uncertainty. When sales are down and contracts on hold, it is difficult not to react by cutting expenses right away….
Rarely do things happen as quickly as we would like. If you have been in the market for more than six months, then there is probably a missing link in your thinking, strategy or execution. Here are ten tips to…
It is important to remember that from a performance and motivation point of view, most people desire to do a good job, and take pride in making a positive contribution. They also want the acknowledgement of those things that they…
It has been said that a good leader should have an open door policy and be accessible to his or her employees and other important relationships. However, accessibility is about both physical accessibility and interpersonal or emotional accessibility. For instance,…
When diversity in organizations is discussed, it is typically in the context of gender, race, ethnicity, etc. However, there are other ways in which co-workers can differ that are much more subtle, and yet can have a profound impact –…
“So, Tasha, what do you think?” There is a momentary silence as Tasha attempts to digest what she has just heard, and let her thought process work on a response. But before she can get through her internal reflection, the…
Congratulations on your promotion! You have been a star contributor in your department, and have rightfully earned this opportunity to now lead the group. Beyond the expected challenges of learning the ropes as a new manager – administrative and human…
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