I can’t remember how many times I’ve had to talk a manager through a tough discussion with an employee.
No one likes to be on the receiving end of tough counseling and very few people like giving it. I know Mary Poppins said “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” but when talking with [...]
Growth.
Revenue.
Expansion.
The conventional wisdom is that bigger is better. As businesses we want to grow, to expand, to increase our influence on and value for customers and clients.
But is bigger better?
As our nation deals with a new economy, we see the government stepping in to provide relief and support in many places. And the end result [...]
…I told you so.
My last post on solving attitude problems highlighted the fact that its difficult to get employees to change behaviors, especially when all you focus on is the behaviors.
Today I read with interest an article on SHRM’s website “Engagement, Productivity at Risk for Employees Averse to Workplace Changes”
“Nearly one-third of employees are not [...]
… with this counsel on solving attitude problems.
In discussing how to deal with employee attitude problems, the author(s) of this article at Training Time describes a difficult employee situation and how to resolve it.
The Attitude Problem:
“Jane is a nightmare to work with. She’s bossy. Troublesome. Swears like a sailor. Demands that everyone meet her personal [...]
UPDATE:
I just happened across this and have to add it into this post. It’s a bit long, but worth every minute!
According to a February 2009 survey by Adecco, 54% of the respondents would have chosen a different career path knowing what they know today.
How many of your employees are included in that figure? Do you [...]
What causes change?
Every time you try to influence an employee to do something differently you are trying to get them to [tag]change[/tag] behavior or, in reality to change their current habits. But what exactly will cause them to change?
As I think back on each role and situation I have been involved in as an HR [...]
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