The Counter-Intuitive Secret to Success in the Workplace

My whole philosophy about fun in the world of business, and in relation to the executive, management, and professional audience is this: If you don't enjoy what you're doing, is it worth... Read more »

Develop Your Managers….It’s Not Rocket Science

We've heard it over and over again, "people leave managers, not companies."  At one time I was a skeptic of such a foolish notion, but perhaps with age comes wisdom... The first... Read more »

Human Resource Management…..Punishment or Pleasure?

For those who are responsible for Human Resources, you know what I am talking about, for those of you that have not ever had the "pleasure" of Human Resource work, please allow... Read more »

Money (and a Nice Boss, Benefits and Career Development) … That’s What I Want

Get tips on how to land your dream job. Are you a young professional looking to quickly snag the position you want – complete with the pay you desire? And how about... Read more »

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall?

If I know something is true about me - and I think I am projecting that image to the world - then other people will see me that way, right? Nope! And... Read more »

Hiring the Best Talent – Is Your Organization Putting Its Money Where Its Mouth Is?

Talent is all the rage these days. Look through almost any organization's annual report and you are sure to find a proud declaration that its greatest asset is its people and that it is fully... Read more »

Serve Employees……Not Manage Them

21st century employees want more from managers than employees of yesteryear.  Serve them, don't manage them, and see big dividends paid back to your organization! The concept of management has changed greatly... Read more »

Don’t Circle the Wagons….

When tough economic times hit, it is easy to succumb to the tendency to cut every program that is not essential. Often these cost cutting measures target training, employment manual reviews/revisions and... Read more »

Decertifying the Union

Is your workforce unhappy with the union?  Are they grumbling that they wish they had never voted for it?  Before you sign that new collective bargaining agreement, learn whether there is a... Read more »

Social Networks: Virtual Organize It, Stupid!

No doubt you've heard of the tongue-in-cheek expressions, "Keep it simple, stupid!" and "It's the economy, stupid!" However, in today's day and age, the appropriate mantra for those who belong to social... Read more »