Blog: how fiefdoms destroy company cultures
This morning I had breakfast with a friend, Martha. As friends do over coffee and pastry, we filled each other in on the latest happenings in our work and personal lives. I was particularly concerned about Martha’s work experiences as her company has gone through some “right sizing” in recent months. As part of the […]
Blog: Employee engagement needs commitment from both sides
Recognise This! – The ROI of employee engagement is significant and shouldn’t be left on the table out of pride. In my post today on Compensation Café, I shared lessons I learned on yesterday’s excellent HR.com-sponsored webinar, “7 Hidden Reasons Employees Disengage and Leave.” Led by Leigh Branham, author of The Seven Hidden Reasons People […]
Blog: why meaningful work is as important as compensation
Recognise this! – Though research indicates this more for GenY, all of us across generations need to know why what we do every day has greater value and meaning. Are employee engagement and retention of concern for you and your organisation? If so, are you equally concerned about how you’re conveying the importance and meaning […]
Blog: 3 tips for better feedback reception
Recognise This! – How you receive feedback is as important as how you give it. We can’t be great 100% of the time. Yes, we all work hard and want to do a good job, but sometimes we miss the mark. Or perhaps the “mark” moved on us and we didn’t adjust in time. Frankly, […]