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”
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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”?
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!
Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Back in the days of the Personnel Department, the “pink slip” was a notice included with the employee’s paycheck notifying them that their employment had ended, either by termination or layoff. No one knows when this practice came into being, or how it was even labeled with the color pink. Even Peter Liebhold, a curator… Continue reading Bring Back The Pink Slips!
Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
After weeks or months are trying to find the "perfect candidate," you finally hired that new employee! On Day 1: they came in, did their paperwork and you whisked them off to their new department to become familiar with their new position and new employees. Your job is done, right? Sure, if all you wanted… Continue reading Onboarding New Employees: Doesn’t Stop Their First Day of Work
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?
Don’t Be The “Too-Nice” Boss
Whether you are a brand new manager or have worked your way up the ranks into a management position, don’t fall into the trap of being your employees’ friend. Remember – you all are at work to complete a job. You can be friends off the clock, but while you are on the clock –… Continue reading Don’t Be The “Too-Nice” Boss
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