Like any relationship, the one between an organization and its employees works best if there is ongoing communication about what is working well and what isn’t. It is in the company’s best interests to [...]
“Carrots Dressed As Sticks”
Sometimes we think we know what motivates employees. Sometimes we are right. Sometimes we are dead wrong. For an interesting look on this fascinating subject, a recent edition of The Economist (January 16, [...]
The Coming HR Challenge
How confident are you that your best performers will still be with you a year from now? The economic landscape may be changing in a way that will challenge employers.
The good news is [...]
Peer Review: A Case Study
Some organizations are wary of conducting peer reviews—where employees get a chance to provide feedback on the performance of their peers. Such wariness is not surprising because peer reviews do require careful thought and [...]
Five Steps to Effectively Recognizing Employees
Today’s organizations have a problem. They realize that an effective compensation and benefits program is an essential element in attracting and retaining the talented staff they need. However, this goal is getting more difficult [...]