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At Year End, Remember the 4 Rs of Employee Engagement

November 13, 2023

We are in the fourth quarter, the home stretch of the year. For many organizations, this is a time for managers to offer reviews on performance, reflection on accomplishments, recognition of service, and recommendations for the future year. Employees from an individual perspective are doing the same—taking time to review, reflect, recognize, and make recommendations.…

Plan to Succeed: Plant Seeds Now for Future Success

October 16, 2023

We are in the fourth quarter for many organizations. The home stretch. The question now is: What do you do next, and how do you do it? In other words, how can you end this year strong? The answer to that question begins with planning.  Let’s be honest—as an employee or an employer, you understand how you are doing, what…

It’s Harvest Time – Take Care of the Fruit of Your Workplace Labors

September 14, 2023

As we enter the end of the year, now is an ideal moment to reflect on the investment that we have made in ourselves, as well as what we have invested toward our employees and our organizations. Hopefully, we have all learned much this year that has benefited us. Now, it is getting close to…

Staff Appreciation: Why It Matters and How to Do It Affordably

May 8, 2023

Your staff is the backbone of your company and one of your most valuable assets. But with the everyday demands of the workplace, saying thank you can get lost in the shuffle. That’s a problem—because if you don’t let them know you appreciate their contributions, they are more likely to become disconnected from their work.…

Too Much Holiday Cheer!

December 10, 2018

Early in my career, I heard a phrase spoken by a family court judge that has stuck with me throughout my professional career.  While he was speaking about matters that had been brought to him in court, I’ve found the saying to be just as applicable to situations I’ve seen in the workplace by being…

Happy Holidays? What Employers Need To Know

November 19, 2018

It’s nearly Thanksgiving in the United States and what most of us consider the start of the holiday season with the holiday’s of Christmas and New Year’s rounding out the festivities.  For many Americans, the holidays can be both a joyous time and a stressful time since it typically means more time with family, more…