Sep 16, 2010

A Whack Up ‘Long Side The Head Of Human Resources: The Leadership Imperative When we perceive the simple center in the seemingly complex, we can change our world in powerful new ways. Albert Einstein perceived the simple E=MC2 in the complexities of physical reality and changed the history of the 20th century. Big Daddy Lipscomb, the Baltimore Colts 300...

Jun 13, 2010

I just wanted to share a story that comes to mind as I consider the importance of communication in the workplace. As this story begins, plant managers were becoming concerned that their employees were being solicited to sign union organizing cards.  This was based on toxic communications such as rumors that had been circulating, whispered conversations amongst...

Jun 13, 2010

In case you don’t already know, lack of communication from management is usually the greatest cause for employee dissatisfaction and premature departure.  The best managers LISTEN to and frequently talk to all their employees.  They adopt an Open Door Policy to make it easy for employees to tell them about problems and concerns.  Communication should...

Jun 13, 2010

“Rewire them, don’t retire them!” a CEO screeches as he concludes a meeting where the hot topic was “what to do with employees that are at or close to retirement age.” Each day, more and more older workers are faced with the decision to continue working – some by choice and others by necessity. With retirement funds dwindling and in many cases,...

Jun 13, 2010

There is a monumental convergence of people, resources, and technology that can give you and your business a competitive advantage. Just take a minute to observe your surroundings and you will quickly meet the next generation of employees, customers and business partners using cutting edge social media. These include grade school kids that have mastered a cell...

Jun 13, 2010

Many large corporations have formal Disaster Preparedness Plans in place and often have the resources to recover quickly and with little business disruption.  The small to mid-sized business owners often do not believe they need to consider the following matters, although they are most in need of the preparation because they generally have fewer resources and...