In today's E-pinion, BLR founder and CEO Bob Brady admits to some humbling moments after receiving 360-degree review results, but recommends using the technique for all managers, especially for CEOs who may be more susceptible than most to self-delusion.
Looking for a way to increase your bottom line without increasing your budget? Author Maribeth Kuzmeski says that the secret lies in your ability to connect. Read on to learn the keys for connecting that could make 2010 your most successful year yet.
Do your employees really know what’s going on with your company? "Don’t be worried that they can’t handle the truth," says bestselling author Quint Studer. He offers convincing reasons for creating a culture of transparency in your company—starting now.
Some statistics indicate that the recent recession has been harder on men than women. Author Roxanne Rivera explains why women might have a better chance at busting through the recession.
No one plans on becoming disabled. But accidents and illnesses happen, and they can confine workers to bed for weeks … or longer. A serious disability takes away more than workers' earnings—it can take away their sense of control over their own lives.
For many, the workplace is where kindness goes to die. But author and consultant Liz Jazwiec says it just shouldn't be that way. She suggests using Valentine's Day as an excuse to infuse some kindness into your day job. And she says you just might l-o-v-e the results.
Are your employees happy? Probably not, says Dave Anderson, an author and lecturer and president of Dave Anderson's Learn to Lead. The most recent survey by the Conference Board suggests that only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work—an all-time low since the study was established in 1987. And unhappiness on the job has some very real consequences.
Consider this scenario: An employee is a major problem. The personnel file is in good shape, clearly documenting the problem and what has been done. HR is involved, and the plan is to terminate the employee. A meeting has been scheduled. Then, just before the meeting can be held, the employee files a harassment suit against someone else in the company, an employee who was in no way involved in the original problem. Can you go ahead with the termination?
A survey of compensation and HR professionals indicates that 80% of employers have maintained their matching contributions to employee 401(k) plans throughout the recession. What's more, of the organizations that suspended their match, half say they will consider reinstating it this year.
Instead of designating employee paid time off as vacation days, sick leave, and such, many employers have started to lump it together and simply call it paid time off, or PTO for short. But there are pros and cons.