Working in a family-owned business is unique. That doesn’t mean it’s bad. It’s just different. How you view the situation could depend on whether you’re …
Employee Engagement
These posts focus on workplace employee engagement as part of business leadership and management.
Culture Fit Is the First Step to Successful Onboarding [infographic] – Friday Distraction
If you haven’t seen it, there’s an interesting article over on the Harvard Business Review blog titled, “Don’t Let Your Company Culture Just Happen.” My …
The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender
I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I was involved in a pretty serious auto accident a long time ago. My recovery took years. Fortunately, I …
Employee Burnout: 4 Ways Technology Can Help
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce solutions in the cloud. To help …
Sometimes Employees Leave Jobs (Not Managers)
There’s an old saying that says, “Employees don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” And it’s often true. Throughout my career, I’ve talked to hundreds of …
Is the Gig Economy Taking Over?
There’s an interesting dynamic in today’s workforce. It’s the proliferation of the gig economy, which is an environment where temporary positions (such as freelancers, contractors, …
Organizations Need to Consider Family Caregiver Responsibilities
During this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon hosted by the SHRM Foundation. I …