[Note: This post first appeared on myHR Blog and is shared with permission from Tina Hamilton, PHR, founder of myHRPartner, an HR outsourcing firm. Tina is a well-respected business professional who is frequently quoted in the national media on HR-related issues...
I had an interesting discussion with a colleague who manages an internal service department for a medium-sized organization. She’s a supportive manager whose team takes pride in providing quality service to internal clients. However, she finds it a challenge...
Recognizing and affirming employee value is critical to creating and sustaining employee engagement. And while workplace recognition should be a no-brainer, Gallup research found otherwise. According to Gallup practice manager Annamarie Mann and researcher Nate...
A colleague expressed frustration about a corporate search that took nearly a year to replace a department head. It takes time to bring in the right person, and urgency takes a back seat to finding the right fit.
The challenge, however, is getting through the process...
Regardless of where you stand on the results of the recent presidential election, employee engagement has been affected by post-election uncertainty.
That’s why Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, has encouraged employees to re-focus on the...
Why is it that even in companies with a positive, engaged culture, there’s no guarantee all employees will be fully engaged?
The answer has to do with who’s ultimately responsible for employee engagement – a responsibility shared by employees and their employers.
Employers...
I’ve always enjoyed tongue-in-cheek translations of help wanted ads. Apparently, so does nonprofit executive and humorist Vu Le who compiled such a list for his Nonprofit with Balls blog.
Here are some of my favorite employment translations from that...
I don’t remember when I started reading (and frequently quoting) posts by Judith M. Bardwick, Ph.D., but I was hooked on her insight into employee and organizational development. A highly respected writer, consultant, and speaker, she is known for combining...
Actually, the question should be “What’s the matter with managing?” as I’m hearing from more colleagues who tell me they still love their work, but they dislike the managing people part.
I shared my concern about this with Mary Theresa...
Plenty, if you’re cynical about it. And such cynicism is not surprising given how many employees endure lame attempts to improve engagement. For example:
Providing a special lunch for employees as a token employee appreciation event.
Conducting periodic...
