Job References DO count – never burn a bridge!
This week, I’ve had several scary job reference requests. Three out of four had an unhappy ending. So do job references really make a difference? Listen to 4 stories and decide for yourself….. In...
View ArticlePay me more, please: Effort vs. Results
Over the years, many employees have expressed unhappiness when they receive an “average” pay increase. My first question to them is, “Why should you receive a higher increase than the rest of the...
View ArticleThree Compensation Innovations that Will Change Your Culture
That which is compensated, is motivated. Nothing more, nothing less. Between my speaking and consulting, I have many opportunities to compare comp plans and the resulting corporate cultures they...
View ArticleMaking Your Workplace Great(er)
Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers – Stephen Covey In Reader’ Digest a story is told of a factory worker who refused to sign up for group insurance. The...
View ArticleGrow Your Own Talent Pool
So let’s say there is a skills gap in your company. If budgets allow, your first inclination might be to hire someone from outside the company to close that gap. After all, there are some people who...
View ArticleOnboarding: Make sure your new hires are ‘all aboard’
Remember those first-day of school jitters? You were nervous with anticipation and, as a result, probably slept very little wondering where your classes were and what your new teachers were like...
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