Ten Success-oriented Onboarding Ideas

Do you remember the first day of your first job? It’s probably likely you were a little anxious, as well as unsure of what to expect — would your new co-workers be welcoming? Would you adapt to the company culture? Could you successfully perform above and beyond expectations? Now, however, you’re on the other side […]

Why You Should Not Take Your Work-Related Rants to Social Media

There’s an expression that says, “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Although the expression is tied to kaizen, a productivity philosophy popularized by the Japanese during the 20th century, it’s also very applicable today to describe how employees may be crossing the line when they go to social media to complain about their […]

Planning the Care of Your Aging Parents

If your parents are in their golden years, keep in mind that even gold can lose some of its glow with the inevitable effects of old age — and sooner or later, older loved ones will need assistance. “It’s never too early to start planning for their future care,” says Virginia Morris, author of “How […]

Your Hiring Process Impacts Your Culture

By Sharlyn Lauby I like to think that we all know diversity in the workplace produces positive results to the bottom-line. But did you know that people are looking at a company’s diversity as part of their investment strategy? Morgan Stanley has produced a research piece titled “An Investor’s Guide to Gender Diversity”. It outlines […]

Another Viewpoint on Work Life Balance

We believe that having work life balance is healthy. We’ve promoted that in the past and will continue to stand behind our belief in it. We do, also, understand that there are perspectives other than our own that could help you in figuring out the way your work and your life fit together. Below is […]

No Love: 9 Ways to Completely Fail at Employee Recognition

We’re all familiar with the benefits of employee recognition. When employees feel valued, they’re more engaged, more motivated, and more likely to go the extra mile for their company (just to name a few). But despite knowing the impact it can have on employee morale and business success; some companies still completely fail at employee recognition. […]

Tips for Better Email Messages

Email is an essential business communication tool due to its speed, ease of use and its inherent means to create documentation.  There are also considerable disadvantages to using email (e.g. its impersonal nature and its power to create miscommunication) which should be considered when determining which communication method to use. Sending or receiving ill-conceived or […]

Drug Awareness Suggestions for Managers and Supervisors

The Managers and Supervisors role in maintaining a drug free workplace is key. It is more common for employees with drug or alcohol problems to accept help from the workplace than they are to accept such help from the family. When a boss says that a job is at stake unless they get help, they […]

No Drama! How to Create a Drama-Free Workplace

What workplace drama really looks like. Drama, drama, drama! The woman who spends half the day polling officemates whether her boyfriend loves her. The man who has a conniption every time a client does something funky. The employees who come in complaining about each other every day, like five-year-olds on a nightmare play date. Drama comes […]

Should Your Managers Interview Candidates?

Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall to hear the interview questions your managers ask?  Many human resource professionals live in fear of their hiring managers asking a question that could lead to a discrimination charge, or making a promise that can’t be kept.  Spending a little time to train […]