Are you prepared for Mother Nature?
A couple of days ago here in the Midwest we experienced a strange storm, within 15 minutes we had 70 mph winds and heavy rain – then poof! it was gone. Within those 15 minutes over 800,000 homes and businesses lost power for a day or more (including me). The storm made it’s way across the area […]
The “How” of Employee Counselling
The past several weeks we have been talking about Employee Counselling – when to do it and why. What hasn’t been discussed is the “how”. In reality when you think about it, the “how” is really what can trip people up.
Is your fear holding you back?
Do you have a troublesome employee? Someone who prefers to talk-down to people, gossip, is overly negative or makes others uncomfortable by their behavior? Are you afraid to do something about it? Is your fear of a law suit, retalitation or bigger problems holding you back from doing what is right for your company?
Is your business the old west?
I have to be honest, I didn’t grow up watching westerns and still don’t watch them. My only reference to the old wild west is Back to the Future III when Marty travels back in time to find Doc Brown. Yes, I’m an 80’s girl. There is a theme that runs throughout what we hear […]
Oops…they did it again
Previously on this blog…we looked at the habits of managers and leaders in an organization. Those little habits that will drive your employees and co-workers insane. In an effort to be unbiased, we are turning the tables on the employees. A brief look at some of their habits that make you wonder about the sanity […]
Are you guilty of this?
We all have a “habit” or a “tendency” that may drive our employees crazy. I can see you smiling…you already know what it is. Some of you are a little perplexed and trying to figure it out. Let’s have some fun this week and work on getting rid of those “crazy” habits we have.
Are your employees sick?
Does the energy level of your employees seem down? Does it take longer to get tasks done? Does everyone seem to be moving in “slow motion”? Maybe they are sick. No, I’m not referring to them having a cold, flu or the winter blues. While it may appear they have one of these, they just […]
Coffee Maker Efficiency
This past week I bought a new coffee maker and I’m in LOVE! It makes great coffee (a requirement for any coffee maker) and clean up is practically non-existent (this is why I’m in love). It makes one cup at a time and when I’m done I throw away the little container the coffee came […]
The Power of Feedback
Usually when feedback is discussed, it’s about “how to give”, “what to say” or “be consistent” – while this is all helpful advice (and necessary). Let’s discuss the Power of Receiving Feedback. That’s right “power”! According to Dictionary.com the definition of power is: “ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something”.
To do or not to do…
Performance Reviews, Developmental Assessments, or whatever else you call it. That is the question. This is always an interesting topic and there is so much debate about what makes a good performance review, how to get the most out of the conversation with the employee and what to do with the review when done. If […]