What is the point of conducting interviews? Why do you interview candidates? What is the point of conducting effective interviews? The point of an interview is to determine the best person to fill your open position. Seems logical. When you … Read More
Random Act of Kindness Day Last Friday was Random Act of Kindness Day. While it is wonderful to acknowledge kindness, I find it so unfortunate that we must designate a day to be kind. Why is it that kindness isn’t … Read More
What is The Blame Game? More specifically, what is the blame game in business? The blame game is real. According to Merriam-webster.com, the blame game is: a situation in which different individuals or groups attempt to assign blame … Read More
Can organizations create custom rewards programs? Why not? After all, we are all different and motivated by different things. Employee rewards and recognition is a hot topic these days. It is a challenge for organizations to create a custom program … Read More
Dealing with underperformers can be difficult, but it is necessary. What is your go-to when you have a low performer? The key to understanding performance comes down to two things: Does the employee have the ability to complete the work? … Read More
What does it take to build great teams? A key task of effective leadership is building great teams. What is a great team? Great teams are: Productive Cohesive United Able to effectively communicate Know how to resolve conflict Understand their … Read More
Learn to embrace change. It is going to happen and there is not a thing you can do to stop it. Trying to fight it will be hard on you and guess what…the change happens regardless. Keep in mind, some … Read More
The rewards of HR. There are rewards but sometimes they get lost in all of the other things you do. For those of you that have chosen a career in HR, you understand the stress that goes along with it. … Read More
Job postings, keep them fresh! When was the last time you updated your job postings? Are you using the same job posting from three or five years ago? Or worse, job postings that are older? Have you even read your … Read More
Workplace gossip. Every company has workplace gossip. In most cases, gossip not good and you should address it quickly, whenever possible. Why do employees gossip? To feel “in-the-know” – oftentimes employees feel empowered if they think they know something and … Read More