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 make sure it hears about problems [...]
“Carrots Dressed As Sticks”
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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, 2010) has an article entitled: “Carrots [...]
The Coming HR Challenge
May 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 that there are some encouraging signs [...]
Peer Review: A Case Study
May 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 planning, and can be counterproductive if [...]
Five Steps to Effectively Recognizing Employees
April 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 to achieve because of cost constraints. [...]