It happens all the time: You land a new position and find that there are other open positions that maybe your previous co-workers would be interested in. You tell your new supervisor and, on your recommendation, they give you the “green light” to reach out to them and ask. Nothing wrong with that, right? But… Continue reading Poaching: Is It Just Business or Vengeance?
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As the Interviewer: Stages of the Interview
There are so many different ways that companies are conducting interviews these days that it begs the question: Should there be different steps in the interview process? Some will say the process depends on the size of the company…others will say it depends on the level of the position. But too many times either a… Continue reading As the Interviewer: Stages of the Interview
Be The Calm In The Storm Around You…
It’s sad to say…but everyday there is more and more bad news about what is going on around the world. If you’re like me, you are probably trying to avoid watching or reading the news anymore because it is so depressing. I would like to wake up one morning and hear that all of it has… Continue reading Be The Calm In The Storm Around You…
Culture: Do You Define It or Does It Create Itself?
“Culture” is another one of those buzz words going around lately as companies strive to up their game or reinvent themselves. With the changes in the market after the economic crash of 2008 and the new generations entering the workplace now, the new goal is to make your workplace happier, healthier and higher performing….still all… Continue reading Culture: Do You Define It or Does It Create Itself?
What If The Motivator Needs Motivating?
You see all kinds of articles and comments about how a “good leader motivates their people.” Leaders, Managers and even HR folks are tasked with solving problems which include improving morale and motivating others…but who motivates them? As a HR professional, my entire career has been dedicated to helping improve my workplaces and grow my… Continue reading What If The Motivator Needs Motivating?
Are You Grooming A “Mini-Me”?
“Talent Management” is one of those buzz words flying around lately and everyone will have their own definition of what it is and how they approach it in their company, but in my view Talent Management is just the upgraded version of Mentoring. Mentoring to me isn’t assigning an experienced employee to a new employee… Continue reading Are You Grooming A “Mini-Me”?
Exhaustion: The Latest “Status Symbol”
I have been following the work of Brene Brown, Research Professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She spent over 10 years studying the topics of shame and vulnerability in an effort to help uncover how we can find our inner courage and be more authentic in today’s world. In one of… Continue reading Exhaustion: The Latest “Status Symbol”
Do You “Motivate” Or Do You “Inspire”?
When we talk about “performance,” our minds automatically go to “how to we improve performance.” It’s always on the mind of every leader or manager that has a team under them. We think by coming up with ways of improving performance that it will translate into happier and more productive sub-ordinates. For the majority of… Continue reading Do You “Motivate” Or Do You “Inspire”?
Are Your Employees Planning a Mutiny?
Think about this… Are your employees showing up to work late consistently? Are they more “on edge” or angry all the time? Are they making more mistakes that usual? Are their “attitudes” now affecting how they handle your customers? Are they just getting through the day so they can go home? These are all RED… Continue reading Are Your Employees Planning a Mutiny?
Are Disgruntled Employees Really A “Lost Cause”?
Let’s face it – between “life” issues and work, we find many of today’s employees are disgruntled in one way or another. For some, the situation is temporary…for others, it becomes a daily attitude they display. But, does that mean you – as the Employer – should take the stance of either reprimanding them for… Continue reading Are Disgruntled Employees Really A “Lost Cause”?
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