Today’s workplace is a reflection of the times: uncertain and unstable. As employees navigate this short-term, fast-paced, tension-filled terrain, they develop an attitude that creates an uneasy environment: survival mode. Read more…
Surprisingly, Shannon Schuyler, Head of Corporate Responsibility at PwC, who oversees engagement for the 35,000 PwC employees, is trying to move away from “employee engagement.” Read more…
1. Going cheap Since entrepreneurs are usually tight on cash, it’s all too common for them to go shopping for new talent with a specific dollar figure in mind. That’s...
Here’s how to determine what you should pay yourself…Oh, and before you read this simple little plan, know that it is designed for a highly efficient entrepreneurial company. If you’re not...
1. Not following HR laws in interviews There are certain questions you are literally forbidden to ask by U.S. law. These include “How old are you?” “What religion...
#1 – Stop calling it an « Employee Referral » program – no one cares who refers them as long as they get referred to you and not your competition. Start calling it...
Describe the position you’re trying to fill in a bare-bones way. If you’re looking to hire a CFO, you may want to hire an accountant or someone with an advanced degree. But maybe all you need...
1. Entertain, engage and educate A high-energy person has a way of getting people’s attention, often in entertaining ways. He tells stories, shares jokes, and uses dramatic or humorous illustrations...
Define the meeting, event, or project goal / outcome clearly.. Know why you’re doing what you’re doing. Set meaningful priorities based on your values. Describe how...
