Recently I was having a conversation with a group of new managers about feedback. It was enlightening because the discussion turned to the negative connotation …
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Companies Must Identify Engagement Before They Can Impact It
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Ultimate Software, a leading provider of human capital management solutions in the cloud. …
What You Can Do When HR Doesn’t Listen – Ask #HR Bartender
I’m not naïve. There are plenty of HR horror stories out there – just like any profession. That being said, human resources is often the …
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 …
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 …
Use Gumby to Keep Employees Focused on Goals
Remember Gumby? He’s a green clay animation figure created by Al Clokey in the early 1950s who went on adventures with his sidekick, Pokey, an …