Communication, Employee Relations, Leadership

Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”

Growing up in Chicago, I have seen my share of blizzards.  Just last night we had one that dropped 20 inches on the city, making it the 5th largest snowfall to date.  Other areas have seen their share this season as well, especially those on the East Coast.  Are we “equipped” to deal with such… Continue reading Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”

Communication, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Leadership, Performance, Recruiting

You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!

As you start to look around this year, you will see a lot of articles and comments about how companies need to create retention plans.  Yes, the market has changed and is now a “jobseeker’s market” and that has some companies concerned that they will loose some of their higher caliber employees but focusing on… Continue reading You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!

Communication, Employee Relations, Leadership, Performance

How to Lead Your Team to Success: From a Veteran

When Jill Morgenthaler arrived at boot camp in 1975, she was part of the inaugural class of women in the Army.  She was one of 83 female cadets on a base of 50,000 men.  Colonel Jill Morgenthaler (Ret.) went on to serve three decades in the U.S. Army in positions such as: the first female military… Continue reading How to Lead Your Team to Success: From a Veteran

Communication, Human Resources, New Hire

Don’t Skip the New Employee Orientation!

In today’s busy world, many companies are so focused on getting a candidate hired and started that they are no longer taking the time to properly integrate them into the company.  A New employee orientation serves so many purposes as it introduces new employees to the workplace and familiarizes them with some of the company’s… Continue reading Don’t Skip the New Employee Orientation!

Communication, Human Resources, Leadership, Performance

Key Leadership Trait to Learn This Year: How to “Read” People

Mastering the art of “reading” people Where Leaders succeed and Managers fall short is in their attitude towards their co-workers or employees.  Managers just expect their employees to listen to them and do what they say, but Leaders know that to really get people to give you 110% you have to build a trust with… Continue reading Key Leadership Trait to Learn This Year: How to “Read” People