Some years ago, I was hired for an executive position in a healthcare organization, and it was strongly suggested to me that I “get rid” of one of my … Read more
The Failure of Employee Engagement…Until Now (Maybe)
“We just got our numbers — and they’re up! We are happily surprised because we thought our engagement numbers would go down, but that didn’t happen.” I’ve … Read more
The Pandemic Has Been Great for Productivity, But…
Change has always been the only constant in the workplace, especially over the past six months. Employees have faced significant change as they’ve adjusted … Read more
Rebooting Internal Talent Mobility
HR encourages managers to have career conversations with their direct reports. This is a nice idea. Unfortunately, when an employee asks, “What’s next in … Read more
Why Has Employee Engagement Improved During the Pandemic?
Not long ago, the National Bureau of Economic Research officially declared that the United States entered into a recession in February 2020, ending one of … Read more
Change Fatigue Is Threatening Your Business
Our COVID-19 world is a textbook situation for increased burnout. Less than a year ago, the World Health Organization named burnout a workplace syndrome … Read more
Motivating Employees Is Not About You — It’s About Them
What is someone’s motivation to exercise? It could be to lose weight, or it could be for health reasons, or it could be to recover from an injury. If you … Read more
5 Creative COVID-Proof Ways to Address Employee Wellbeing
Numerous companies are taking extra steps to support their employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are offering greater flexibility, providing … Read more
The Obvious Benefit of Internal Talent Marketplaces Is Not the Most Important
One of the promises of the information age is that it would give us a lot more information. It wasn’t always clear what that information would be good for. … Read more
An HR Book for Children? Or a Children’s Book for HR?
What happens when a child discovers that adults at her parent’s workplace can sometimes treat each other unkindly? Welcome to the real world, little girl. … Read more
Are You Constraining Recognition When People Need It Most?
Times have changed quickly, and in a way we could have never anticipated. I am writing this article from my home office, with my kids and newly adopted … Read more
Employee Recognition: Small Things Make a Big Difference
As we all continue to navigate the new work normal, we’ve entered a phase where more businesses are starting to re-open and onsite employees are returning … Read more
A Remote Work Guide for Employee Engagement
The office birthday parties and celebrations. The office softball teams. The lunch group that discusses politics, the environment, cooking, and how to be … Read more
The Critical Role of Employee Experience As HR Shifts From Focusing on Talent to Focusing on Self-Survival
When I talk with companies about employee engagement and culture-building, I like to ask a pretty simple question at the start: Why do you want to focus on … Read more
Best Practices for Preventing Disengagement Among Remote Employees
While the prevalence of employees teleworking has increased in recent years, a fully remote workforce is a novel concept for most businesses—one that … Read more
How to Engage Employees Through Volunteering, Even While Physically Distanced
In the best of times, volunteering is a popular way for companies to engage their people in purpose. Giving back not only provides employees with a sense … Read more
4 Avoidable Mistakes That Will Cause High Turnover in a Post-COVID World
According to a study by Bamboo HR, 68% of employees in the US have left a job within the first three months and another 31% jumped ship within six months. … Read more
Put Employees First, Work Second During a Crisis
Businesses are a lot like families. With the right leadership, they can flourish for generations—even in the face of crisis. Clear core values that promote … Read more
How Companies Can Maintain Organizational Health Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dramatic shift in how companies interact on a day-to-day basis. With social distancing measures in full effect, … Read more
Rethinking Recognition Is a Must in the New COVID Work Reality
Working remotely—a growing trend in its own right—has abruptly become a new norm for workers around the world in 2020. Those who have the option to … Read more