I often make observations in the workplace that a typical HR professional might not see. This article discusses employee emotional health. Some employees are just natuarally more healthy than others. Read on to find out how they approach their work. Read More
If you miss these opportunities to build a strong connection between you and your employees, you may not get a second chance. Read on to learn all the ways to meet their needs and promote a long term relationship that protects you from poaching. Read More
A few years ago I researched what employees really want. It was preparation for a workplace branding article. If you don’t have the time or resources to survey your own employees you can use… Read More
How bad is bad enough? Too bad to stay? Too good to leave? There are certain workplace challenges that no one should have to endure. But, can you insulate yourself from the toxic workplace around you? Read further for effective self-preservation strategies. Read More
Living Right “Right living” means being ethical in your behavior and truthful with yourself. Being happier at work is within your control. It’s a goal worth pursuing and requires recalibration over time. Having worked for… Read More
The process of change – how the world of business works is aptly described in Spencer Johnson’s 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?* I recently needed an illustration of the maladaptive ways in… Read More
Pre-service (attachment) Vacancy: New job is added; employee resigns or employee is dismissed Job Analysis: job design/review, establishing qualifications, selecting source Recruitment: Sourcing and advertising Selection: Application, screening, interview, offer, acceptance On-boarding:… Read More
One way to control HR costs and manage employee expectations Employees don’t always understand how and why their company’s Human Resource programs are designed. As the top HR person in a given company… Read More
Context This article covers the situation of a well-meaning company owner whose organization is harmed by the presence of one or more negatively motivated employees. The arguments offered here do not respond to the… Read More
