Companies have more of a focus on their defined “culture” and, naturally, turn to their HR Department to lead the design and implementation of a culture program, but that does not make it a “function” of the HR department. First things first: What do we mean by “Culture”? Culture is a combination of behaviors and… Continue reading Culture is Not an HR “Function”
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Performance Review Time – Should You Keep Doing Them?
Its the beginning of the New Year and many companies may be getting ready to produce their employees' annual performance reviews, so I'm sure the topic of whether or not its worth the time has started to come up. There are a lot of different opinions out there as to whether or not companies… Continue reading Performance Review Time – Should You Keep Doing Them?
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”?
Engagement Isn’t Rocket Science Folks!
There’s a lot of talk in the market about “Employee Engagement” and all these tactics and tools an organization can use to improve in this area, but the fact is – engaging your employees is much easier to do than you think and doesn’t cost a penny. The problem many companies – and even volunteer… Continue reading Engagement Isn’t Rocket Science Folks!
Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 3
You’ve talked to or surveyed your employees to find out what they would like to see around the office that would make them feel more appreciated or part of the “team.” You researched different Employee Engagement programs to find out which ones could be implemented right away and at little to no cost to the… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 3
Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 2
In Part 1, we talked about first getting to know what your employees would like to see. Here in Part 2, we will talk about some general ideas to consider integrating into your workplace. While there are plenty of different options available, sometimes its best to start with some simple ideas and let the company… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 2
Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 1
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to lead a session at #HRU’s first Chicago conference focused on Employee Engagement. (For upcoming dates in other U.S. cities, check them out here at: http://www.globalhru.com) Employee Engagement is the latest “buzz” phrase in HR with so many companies now realizing that they have to step up and do something… Continue reading Jumping on the “Employee Engagement” Bandwagon: Part 1
Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
I recently had a discussion with a manager as to whether or not the Temporary Staffing employees we use during our busy seasons should be entitled to the same benefits as our long-term employees…and I was shocked at our opposing points of view on the matter. First, what are “Temps? Wikipedia defines it as: Temporary… Continue reading Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Whether you are a seasoned or new manager – repeat after me: “Overtime is not an award for performance.” Reality: “Overtime” is that necessary evil businesses have to face when a critical job simply needs to get done and it can’t be done within a normal allotted period of time. Yes – employees like overtime… Continue reading Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
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