All too often I see new hires and those recently promoted thrown to the wolves, so to speak. Beyond a perfunctory introduction to their new office or responsibilities, frequently, little else is provided. As a result, many are left dazed and confused, don’t feel welcome, and may even start looking for a new job. While the reasons underlying this sad scenario can be many, I see it happening all too often because of a lack of time.
It is fairly common these days to see corporations participating in highly publicized and externally facing campaigns that show them doing a lot of good. But, it seems that these efforts are overlooking something blatantly obvious…
To me, the omission is glaring. When the business case for creating an engaging workplace is discussed, a very basic rationale is usually overlooked. While fostering a workplace where respect, integrity, openness, caring and fairness is profitable…it is simply the right thing to do.
It’s time to face the facts. If you’re a CEO or business leader, the only thing that you should be worrying about is your employees’ commitment and engagement. If you don’t have this then you have nothing. New Deloitte Global Human Capital Research shows that to be successful today, organizations must create…
While it may still seem like fluff to some, increasing mounds of research attest to the power of happiness in the workplace. More and more, companies are catching on and realizing the many benefits both to them and their employees. Clearly, we are seeing that what is good for the individual is also good for the company.
Magic Carrot Falls From Grace
When a business stalwart like Forbes Magazine says that “Money is not the best motivator” I get optimistic that a turning point has been reached…finally! I tell you I almost had to pinch myself…
Recently I received an invitation to a conference on loyalty programs. Of course, I was interested. This is something all my clients want. Points, miles, gifts are all great ways to reward and incentivize customers. But nowhere in the content was there anything about the two most powerful and allied sources of customer loyalty: great…
Have you ever worked for a real life Voldemort? If not, you’re both lucky and in the minority. A number of years back and fresh into my first job as a behavior therapist, I worked for the quintessential boss from hell. Like many of his ilk, at the start he was charming and all sunshine. …
By now you’ve been through the holiday scramble and likely your thoughts have turned to the year ahead. For many, it is a time to take stock of their lives and the year that was. With the New Year staring them straight in the eyes, many will be looking at their careers, assessing the good,…
Across the planet our jobs are continuing to push people to and past the limit. Rising levels of stress and long hours at work continue to exact a needlessly harsh toll. Despite billions lost to absenteeism, rising turnover, disability, insurance costs, workplace accidents, violence, workers compensations, lawsuits and the costs related to replacing workers for…