Creating Meaningful and On-Going Feedback for a Better Team
I love when I hear this complaint “ugh all these millennials want constant feedback”. I love it because I can give my favorite response –... Read More →
Happy 2018!
I love the New Year! Not only does it bring possibilities, it’s a time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t during the last... Read More →
Are Your People Succeeding On Their Own?
Are your people succeeding on their own? In other words, are they successful even when you are not around? Or do you have a “when... Read More →
A 10-point People Check-Up for Success
July marks the mid-point for the year. We have had 6 months of accomplishments, successes, and challenges and we will have 6 more months this... Read More →
Dread Annual Reviews, Skip It, & Get Surprising Results
Every year companies put themselves through the ritual of asking Managers to sit down with their employees and discuss the past 12 months. The ritual... Read More →
Stop? Pause? Go?
After preparing for six months by analyzing work schedules, reviewing budgets, and staffing requirements to comply with the new overtime requirements, a Federal Judge in... Read More →
How to Make their First Day Great
You did it, you have gone through the work needed to find a great employee to work in your business. You are relieved to finally... Read More →
Office Managers as HR
Can’t my Office Manger do HR? I hear this question often. The answer I give – “it depends”. I know that answer probably drives you... Read More →
Lack of Respect and Kindness
Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying. If you are like me, when you hear these words you cringe. Currently here in Illinois only two of these... Read More →
Sex, Politics & Religion
What do sex, politics and religion all have in common? They should never be discussed in the workplace, unless of course your business is a... Read More →