Category Archives: Management

Are Engaged Employees Healthier?

I came across this interesting question posed to one of our partners, Hewitt Associates, on the links between health and well-being and employee engagement and I thought I would share an excerpt below written by their national lead on organizational … Continue reading

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Stakeholder Management in Practice…

How do key stakeholders view their relationship with your organization? What do customers, employees, business partners, shareholders and the general public expect from you? In today’s business environment, successful organizations understand the importance of building strong relationships with all stakeholder … Continue reading

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One, Big, Happy Family at Work

As human beings, most of us still have a tendency to be personable with each other – not necessarily – personal, with our co-workers in this day and age. For instance, many of us may still feel the need to “check-in” with our colleagues and peers once in a while to make sure that we are not overreacting to adverse work situations when our emotions might be clouding our better judgment. I’m glad because most of us who work on computers for a living, can easily become very isolated sitting in front of one all day like a horse with blinders on.

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Recognition and Its Link to Employee Engagement…

Help managers understand that their behaviors impact employee engagement and, ultimately, the bottom line of the organization.
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The Buzz is Biz…

How does your organization communicate its strategy? How do you engage your employees for breakthrough business results? Continue reading

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Engage Your Staff with Creative Perks…

Times are tough and money is tight which can sometimes mean bonuses and raises are just not an option. How then can we reward individuals for a job well done? Continue reading

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Just Say NO!!!

At some point, we’ve all been part of successful teams that incorporate and value a variety of viewpoints, including those people who raise objections. Continue reading

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The Strength of HR

Recently, I came across a copy of HR magazine from November 2008 on my nightstand. (O.K., so you could say I’m more that a bit behind in my bedside reading but anyway…)  I read a piece that is so relevant … Continue reading

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A MATTER OF TRUST

Create transparency; be candid with employees about company happenings. By doing this, you empower your employees while at the same time prevent rumors and negative gossip. Continue reading

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Cultural Differences and the Impact on Survey Scores

Hispanics in the US, especially those who are more recent arrivals, give higher ratings in product surveys than their non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a study designed by Jeffry Savitz, President of Savitz Research.

‘Hispanics are taught from an early age that it is in poor taste or inappropriate to openly criticize or berate when asked their opinions,’ Savitz explains: ‘More research is needed to measure the effect of the ‘cultural lift’ on various categories and other factors.’
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