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You can talk all you want to about creating a corporate culture and building employee engagement. But if you’re starting out with an environment of negativity, you need to banish that first…and fast! The signs of a negative workplace are pretty easy to spot, including low morale, poor teamwork and high turnover. If you’re an […]
In a word, yes! Many of us remember our dads or grandfathers retiring from their companies after 35, 40 or 45 years…in many cases a lifetime of service. Employment trends have changed dramatically over the last generation, with workers today changing jobs on an average of 4.6 years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. […]
We recently covered pet projects, or activities and goals pursued as personal favorites. For many of us, the ideal pet project would be about…you guessed it, our pets! Which brings us to the question of pets in the workplace. Paws up or paws down? Paws Up: The biggest benefit of allowing pets to cuddle up […]
It might seem counterintuitive to reward an exemplary employee with more work. But if it’s the right kind of work, it might be just the ticket to boost engagement and keep that prize performer on your payroll. Pet projects are defined as activities and goals pursued as personal favorites. Many of us have pet projects […]
We’ve all got them: those “pet peeves” that drive us crazy the minute we step into the lobby. If we’re lucky, they don’t hit us until we’re settled at our desk. Just for fun, here are some of the leading office offenses…see how many you can identify with! Chatty co-workers. Not that you have anything […]
It’s that time of year everyone in the office looks forward to…and kind of dreads at the same time. The weeks leading up to Christmas can be filled with fun or fraught with social peril (usually both). Parties, activities, gift giving – there’s an upside and a downside to everything. Here are some suggestions for […]
Okay, we’ll concede that Bosses’ Day 2015 – October 16 – is another ploy of the greeting card industry to drum up sales. But it’s an interesting idea from a recognition standpoint. Where traditional recognition flows from the top down, and peer-to-peer recognition works laterally, Bosses’ Day is the one time when it comes from […]
As a manager, the last thing you need is another action item, right? But if you add this one task – and do it on a regular basis – you’ll be amazed at how much time it will save you on annual performance reviews. Ready? Here it is: Provide feedback. You might be thinking, “But […]
Corporate dress codes sure have relaxed over the years! It really wasn’t all that long ago that folks dressed up for the office like they were going to a semi-formal affair. Can you imagine today trading in your Dockers and polo shirt for a suit and tie? Not likely. The trend toward dressing down for […]
You probably didn’t say that in so many words, but it’s a common practice to give new folks a 90-day period to ensure that they’re a good fit with your organization. Most often, new hires pass the test. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure their success and make the probationary […]
When a good employee leaves, is he leaving your company…or his manager? No matter how progressive and worker-focused your company is, a bad manager’s employees can’t see past the ugly brick wall in their way. The only choice many see is to turn around and look for a better view somewhere else. You may be […]
“Fun is good.” Dr. Seuss once said that. We’ve all likely had the opportunity to read one of Dr. Seuss’ books throughout our lives. His works have sparked the imaginations of countless children, and adults, over the last 50 years. I think we can all take a hint from Dr. Seuss when he says that […]
No matter how much your employees might love their jobs, not one of them would be willing to do it for free. One of the top reasons for leaving a company is poor compensation or lack of rewards. Compensation management is one of the most critical functions of Human Resources, encompassing not only wages and […]
We’re all encouraged to get our vision checked once a year – the same should apply to your corporate vision statement! If you’re not clear on exactly what that is, it’s closely tied to your company’s core values. Where the core values are a list of closely held beliefs and ideals, the corporate vision statement […]
No books required. ;) Do you want to refer to a manual for every action you take during the day? I didn’t think so. And neither do your employees. Rules and regulations are great and they have their place in every organization. But a firmly established corporate culture, embraced by all employees, will have a […]
Quick: In 30 seconds or less, can you list your company’s core values? Don’t feel bad if you can’t. Most of us need a cheat sheet! But if it’s because your organization hasn’t identified their core values, keep reading and take notes. You might be thinking it’s a bit of fluff to establish core values. […]
Most of us don’t wake up in the morning intending to accomplish a goal. Unless of course, you aim low…like not spilling your coffee or misplacing your phone. Seriously, we’re often just too busy getting things done today to think much about where we want to be months or years from now. Same goes for […]