Poor performance in an employee may arise for a number of different reasons. But when an employee’s performance is obviously unacceptable and everyone knows it, it can be easier to take action, especially if the person has had […]
We’ve all been there. Whether in a monthly meeting with a boss or in an annual performance review, we’ve all been in the position of receiving negative feedback. Although not everyone is great at giving feedback—and we all […]
Perhaps you’ve noticed or heard some of the following complaints about a leader in your organization, and you wonder what you should do: Controlling, micromanaging, or aggressive behavior Lacks awareness of leadership behavior Too tactical or strategic Recently […]
What inspires success in an organization? While the specific answer may vary with each organization, there is a common denominator with every company: EMPLOYEES. If employees are the key to success for each organization, how can an organization […]
Much has been written about the differences of expectations and thought processes of the millennial generation and how they approach employers and employment in general. With all of this as a foundation, what remains is that this generation […]
We have entered into a remarkable period where there are four (soon to be five) generations working side by side in the workforce. As the result of dwindling numbers of new entrants within the workforce and older workers […]
A recent CNN Money article reports hiring was up and unemployment down – the lowest in 3 years – in numbers reported at the end of December 2012. Also, results of a recent survey conducted by GlassDoor.com point […]
It may seem that we’re just barely half-way through 2012, but don’t look now – we are only 4 months away from 2013! And, we all know that effective strategic planning is a very time-intensive process that requires […]
There are many ways leaders can blow it. To me, it’s most discouraging when they trip over things involving interpersonal insensitivity, ignorance or laziness. These gaffes bruise an employee’s sense of loyalty which can have a big ripple […]
High potentials are the focus of high anxiety among employers, and they have been receiving a higher priority because of it, according to several surveys by OI Partners: Worry: Employers are more anxious about turnover of high potentials […]