Employee expectations of their employer when it comes to management quality and attention to their needs, particularly one-on-one supervision, has shifted dramatically. Company owners are well advised to shift some attention to their managers’ behavior to ensure even modest attention for employee wellbeing. Read More
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
The dynamics created by clever bullies in the workplace is complicated. Successful strategies to shift anti-social behavior require well-coordinated activities for three levels. Leadership First are those who truly have the power to… 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
Information management troubles? Is it just poor workflow or is it willful information hoarding! A good friend emailed me recently about the concept of information hoarding at work. I write and speak extensively about… Read More
What in the world does child abuse have to do with workplace bullying? You’d be surprised to learn that while child abuse is obviously more devastating and adults are better positioned to speak up, the power dynamics are quite similar. Read this brief summary to see how . . . Read More
Ignoring abusive employees doesn’t pay. I am amazed that while abuse and intimidation goes on under their noses, senior leadership has no idea. Even when one or two employees speak up leadership is vulnerable to arguments that the complainers are fussy, picky, or over-emotional . . . Read More
Five Steps to Getting and Keeping Things Positive Organizational culture is a combination of the nature of your business/mission, stated values and philosophies; leaders’ personal philosophies; and employee personal values. Corporate policies and… Read More
Not all institutions and corporations are evil. Many do an excellent job of balancing ambitious secular goals with a socially responsible approach. These examples are less likely to be sensationalized in the popular… Read More
On September 20th, 60 days after the repeal order was signed for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), it goes into effect. Popular media have covered Military preparations for the changes. Though many see… Read More
