Why the performance appraisal is a joke
Research from Wharton that will blow your mind on the notion of “good employees” vs. “bad employees.” Continue Reading
HR
Great place to work myth: Compensation
There are hundreds of studies about what makes a great place to work, yes? And most bear out this idea that compensation is NOT paramount in that equation — although executives are often confused by this. Continue Reading
The ‘We’re so understaffed’ myth
Your company’s probably NOT actually understaffed. You probably are just using the people you do have incorrectly, or letting them skate on true responsibilities. Continue Reading
Has employee loyalty finally died?
You’d reckon the answer is yes (for many people). But why? And what does it mean? And how can companies react and maybe get a strategic advantage back from it? Continue Reading
Human Resources: How do we still call it ‘human?’
Please explain to me how Human Resources operates in a ‘human’ way. I see the process ways, the protocol ways, the compliance ways, and the cover-your-ass ways. Where are the human ways? Continue Reading
Employee engagement ideas: Cut the BS
Saying that your company has a “purpose-driven mission alignment around core values and employee experience” is BS and fluff. It means nothing to a rank-and-file worker, and it hurts employee engagement. So let’s cut the crap. Continue Reading
The vital necessity of flexible work schedules
Flexible work schedules are so logical as a concept. But — most organizations totally whiff on how to do this properly. Why? And how could it get better? Let’s talk about this openly. Continue Reading
Micromanaging: Can it be prevented?
We’ve all had the micro-manager boss. But where does he/she come from, and how can he/she be prevented? Continue Reading