With the COVID pandemic receding, more and more companies want workers to come back to the office full time. But are “return to work” mandates falling on deaf ears? In a word: yes! Businesses must change tactics to attract and keep top talent.
Read MoreLooking for a great book to read (or hear) for insights into how to manage your life, your business, and your sanity in the 2020s? I have two choice recommendations. Please read on.
Read More25 years ago, experts warned that within a generation retiring Baby Boomers and older Gen Xers would create a labor supply crisis. Has that prediction come true? If your company is having trouble staffing critical positions, here’s what you can do to attract the best and brightest.
Read MoreSmart leaders utilize pay transparency to build trust with their people. Additionally, a company that practices pay transparency is more likely to be viewed by job seekers as an employer of choice. These are just a few reasons why committing to pay transparency can help your company. Check out my new article to learn more.
Read MoreThe right leadership mindset can make all the difference between whether your organization survives the proverbial meteor strike or it shatters under impact. Read my new article on how you as a leader can better adapt to any sudden change or disruption in these uncertain times.
Read MoreExcited to share that my leadership/cultural insights are featured in the new book "We Have Liftoff", published by Fast Company and written by positive futurist @Michael Ashley and @ Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space. Please check out my new article describing how I show tomorrow's organizations in the book how to stave off the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting by inspiring organizations to reach for the stars. Literally.
Read MoreThe last few tumultuous years have shown us in technicolor how stubbornly adhering to plans is a losing business strategy. While tomorrow's leaders must plan—and plan wisely—they must also be flexible and adaptable enough to adjust those plans when circumstances dictate. Read my new article about the need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable in 2024.
Read MoreThe conventional model of continuing business education is changing for the better. Progressive organizations that wish to win and retain top talent recognize an undeniable fact: investing in employee training and education pays real world dividends for tomorrow’s organizations. Read on to learn how and why.
Read MoreIn the past few decades, much of Corporate America’s attention has been focused on workers’ physical health. Unfortunately, mental health has gotten short shrift. With the stigma on this subject waning at last, let’s finally turn things around for workplace cultures in 2024.
Read More2023 brought us devastating chaos, violence, and war. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all, especially if you are in charge of an organization. Please read my message about finding peace and renewal, even in these dark times.
Read MoreEver since The Great Resignation rocked the business world, there’s been a major push-pull dynamic between employee-desired flexibility and employer-required stability. Read my new article to learn how to strike a balance between these two forces, especially concerning pay in our post-COVID era.
Read MoreContrary to misconceptions, non-financial incentives providing workers with greater recognition, autonomy, and work satisfaction are extremely powerful motivators. Those organizations offering such perks perform better and have lower churn. Even better? The actual cost of these rewards can be quite minimal. Discover how and why in my new article.
Read MoreCatering to one person at the expense of others can lead to serious, material consequences. These can range from decreased company productivity to expensive lawsuits. Yet unlike discrimination, favoritism can be hard to identify and even harder to prevent. Read on to learn more.
If there’s a pay gap at your company, there’s something you can do about it. Even better? Closing this gap will be good for your business! That’s because companies that prioritize pay fairness and inclusion are not just doing the right thing. They also tend to outperform their competitors. Learn how in my newest article.
Read MoreThe idea that companies should help employees obtain affordable housing is not a new one. However, it’s enjoying a major resurgence, especially in big cities with sky-high housing costs. For those organizations with the wherewithal, it can be an excellent way to attract and retain valuable talent. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreEver since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to adopt remote or hybrid work policies, organizations have found traditional performance reviews can’t be used to properly evaluate or correct the activities of workers who are not physically present most or all the time. So, how can companies like yours deal with the challenges of our new hybrid work economy? Check out my new article.
Read MoreHiring workers based on provable skills rather than education or even experience is all the rage in business today. Often seen as an effective recruiting tactic, we must also ask: isn’t it increasingly important to have an educated workforce that can think through these uncertain times? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreThe truth is, not all businesses are in a position to boost salaries high enough to keep pace with today's worker expectations. Fear not. There are strategic ways to attract/retain top talent—without breaking the bank. Read on to discover how.
Corporate America tends to discuss compensation issues from a legal/moral basis. Important as that is, tremendous potential exists to lean into the right initiatives to help your organization better thrive. Read my new article to learn just how.
Read MoreCOVID-19 utterly upended how we view the traditional work/life balance. Now, with governments throughout the U.S. seriously contemplating making the four-day, 32-hour work week a matter of law, it’s past time we revisit this critical issue.
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