You’ve probably heard by now that many companies (like Google, Zappos and Microsoft to name a few) are offering free food on their campuses for employees. While this may seem like a luxurious or unnecessary perk for employees, these companies are actually onto...
Is the term working vacation contradictory? Working. Vacation. Do these two concepts belong together? For many people it is a way of life. From a team dynamic perspective, now that Spring is officially here and Summer is fast approaching, vacation planning is top of...
httProductivity is a hot topic for most employers, as unproductive employees cost companies lost revenue in terms of employee time and amount of work completed. Tracking productivity can prove to be difficult at times, especially when companies are new to the scene or...
Disengaged employees are an avoidable workforce development mistake that has a huge impact on the bottom line. According to a Gallup poll, disengagement costs the US economy an estimated $450 to $500 billion annually. These lost earnings can be found in the cost of...
“Motivation Monday” is such a popular slogan because many people experience a slump after the weekend and don’t feel motivated to perform well at their jobs. Employers should take notice when employees describe a lack of motivation because their performance, quality...
I was speaking at a SHRM gathering a few months ago and a Human Resource Manager from a call service company shared that retaining talented people was a problem in his company. In spite of the training given to new hires, it was rare for a new employee to stay with...
