They did what?!?
We have all seen it – employee’s with unprofessional behavior. See our first vlog (video blog) on how to deal with this. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZ2zi3OhPs] Let us know what you think of the content and using video.
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for a brief commercial message. We are very excited to announce that Focus HR will be doing speaking engagements. We have started with 5 topics we get a lot of questions about and interest in. We hope you like them! If you are interested in having us speak, please contact us at: [email protected] Speaking Topics […]
I’ve got culture – now what?
We have spent some time talking about culture and what it is. You may have even written down about 10 words/phrases to describe it. You are happy with how your business is described but you may be thinking – now what? Fair question. If we do nothing this was an exercise on paper which helped us understand […]
Can you change your company culture?
Culture does not change because we desire to change it. Culture changes when the organization is transformed; the culture reflects the realities of people working together every day. – Frances Hesselbein I saw this quote a couple of day ago and was amazed at the simplicity and truth of it. Every once in a while […]
Etiquette – is it a lost art?
Growing up I remember my parents constantly telling me to say “please” or “thank you”. This is a lesson that has stuck with me through the years and I’m very insistent about it with my children. However, it seems to be a dying art form. For example – after going out of my way to […]
Do I really need an employee handbook?
This was an interesting question and I am sure you are thinking that from an HR person the answer is “absolutely”. Actually, I would have to say “depends”. I know, wonderful, still not a decisive answer. Let me explain. It depends based on what you want the employee handbook to accomplish? Is it meant to […]
The Unexpected can make us Happy!
Doing the unexpected for your employees can make them happy! I know it sounds simple. Why does the execution have to be complicated? It doesn’t. Show your employees your appreciation by random acts. It’s ok if they are preplanned as well. For example: It’s Friday, summer hot outside, and it was a good week. Stop […]
Employee Surveys the good, the bad and the ugly
Want to know what your employees are thinking? Want to ask them in a way that they will feel free to share without repercussions? Do a survey! Here’s the thing about surveys – know what you are getting into before you start. In other words only ask if you really want to know and will take […]
People and our personalities
It seems in this past year I have been learning a lot about different people and their personalities. I am talking about dealing with my rackets, getting out of my box, learning the color of my brain, and what does it mean that I am a high A. Before you think I’ve lost my mind, these […]
Be a kid again
If you have been around children you know they have a very simplistic view of the world. They enjoy what they are doing or they don’t do it. Think of asking a child to clean up, go to bed or eat their veggies. It’s a battle, yes you finally win but you are exhausted and […]