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You may have read about different generations and how they view their work and their lives. The differences in their viewpoints, not to mention which attributes they seek as they decide on a job or a career, are significant. What does all this have to do with executive pay? Click here to read more.
As the summer comes to end, so does the threat of provocative clothing in the workplace. Or does it? A South Dakota teen recently learned the hard way about dress codes.
Have you ever been at a store and witnessed someone else’s child having a complete meltdown over something they want, but their parents won’t give in and get it for them? And you think to yourself, “Glad that’s not my kid!”
Yesterday’s Advisor featured Ben Casnocha, entrepreneur and cofounder of LinkedIn, sharing his new vision for the employer/employee relationship: alliances for tours of duty. Today, a template for a tour of duty.
I recently wrote that we shouldn’t overlook the contributions the younger generation can make. In business, we often assume that experience equates with success and therefore conclude it’s unlikely that a 20-something can make a significant contribution. I think that’s complete hogwash, but so is assuming people can’t have a major career breakthrough in the […]
A well-grounded psychology major with a degree caught the attention of executives for some unusual skills she possessed (that aren’t mentioned in O*NET) and was offered a “huge opportunity,” she told the Hartford Courant. But why did the newspaper interview her? Her job is being a human cannonball for the circus!
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed the top employee morale crushers; today, we present the flip side of the coin—five ways you can engage with employees, increase morale, and create a happier workplace.
Nancy Sinatra famously sang, “These boots are meant for walkin’,” and that’s exactly what a long-time employee did when the new boss told him he couldn’t wear his cowboy boots to work.
If you are like me and are interested in politics, you know Ronald Reagan was considered the “Great Communicator.” His effectiveness as a communicator was often credited to his career in radio, television, and movies. His detractors often said of his oratory skills, “He’s just up there acting.” But to me, Reagan’s effectiveness as a […]
In 2015, you need to be sure that you’re paying your high performers the right way. Good comp plans are the key to attracting and retaining talent, but which options might work for you? Experts Cassandra Faurote and Karl Ahlrichs, SPHR, are here to help with some ideas.