Category Archives: Management
Nuggets of Wisdom…
If you want to be perceived as a leader or someone of influence, assume the role; do not ask to be brought to the table. Continue reading
The Bottom Line – Employees Want to Be Valued!
Customers value clear communications just as employees value clear communications. Yet, this is one area that employees say is often lacking in most organizations. Continue reading
Does Good Service to Employees = Good Service to Customers?
Part One – by Sharon Parker, Director, Senior Consultant with The Foresight Group Recently, I followed a link on msn.com called “Good service? What customers consider to be good treatment”. Behind this link was an article written by Barbara Findlay … Continue reading
A Leader Is as a Leader Does…
Some respondents have made it crystal clear that a leader is someone who “walks the walk and talks the talk.” Meaning that the leader is someone who acts as an example when leading people to a common focus/goal.
IS YOUR ORGANIZATION IN SYNC?
Benchmarks, whether externally or internally created, provide a barometer for managers to compare their survey results. Continue reading
Elevating HR’s Role…
How can HR increase their value to the executive team?
What HR activities have a memorable ROI?
How should HR translate their initiatives and expertise into tangible business solutions?
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Action Planning – Keys to Meaningful and Lasting Changes from Employee Survey Results
It is imperative that employees see the connection or link between the survey results and actions taken. Making those connections will allow employees to feel that their voice is heard and help them feel that their feedback is valued.
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If You Build It, Will They Come?
There is nothing worse for an employee than to take the time to complete a survey and have issues and concerns brought to light, then its results be ignored. Continue reading
Think Creatively When it Comes to Cost Reductions in HR
Consider Alternatives Before Layoffs. Layoffs are one of the most common HR cost-cutting tactics during tough times, and they may not be entirely necessary. However, workforce reductions have a significant impact on employee morale. Additionally, this step could end up costing the company if these skills are difficult to replace when the economy picks up.
Filed under Business, Decision Quality, employee communication, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Employee Surveys, Employment Law, High Performance Organization, Human resources, Labor Relations, Leadership, Management, organizational culture, Organizational Effectiveness, Training and Development, Turnover
Critical Concepts in Organizational Science
I discuss a few concepts that are critical in organizational science. I quote a few well-phrased lines from the author of Culture’s Consequences and discuss how they are relevant to what we do in HR, OB, OD, Management, Marketing and academia. Continue reading
