Employee motivation was the trendy buzz-phrase for a while, but now that companies are doing more with less money, motivation programs have been pushed to the wayside. It isn’t that people don’t care about their employees. Many organizations are … [Read more]
Recent Advice
Managers: Prevent Workplace Favoritism
When managers play favorites, it can not only have a detrimental effect on employee morale, but it can also cost the company money in lost productivity, lower efficiency, and even lawsuits. Managers are people just like anyone else. They have their … [Read more]
Managers: Be Leaders, Not Time Watchers
As a manager, it’ s important to learn how to manage an employee’s work and not just their time. I know that this article may stir up a few emotions and raise some eyebrows. However, in the new Knowledge and Information Age, managers are doing a … [Read more]
Top 10 Training Mistakes that Cost Companies Money
1. Not determining the correct goals or objectives. 2. Failure to do relevant research on whether training is necessary. 3. People are not held accountable for changing behavior. 4. Poor follow-up or reinforcement of training. 5. Lack … [Read more]