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JobDig's weekly podcast with advice for HR and managers on hiring and keeping great talent.
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If we make it a point to know why they quit, then why do we care about how they quit? A good question deserves a good answer. Understanding the way employees gradually lose their
The story you're about to read is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. My purpose for writing this is so that by reading it, people might learn what not to do
How does your organization get the right person in the right place at the right time? Whether you build these capabilities internally or you look for an outside vendor, these are the...
Dear Joan:
How do I deal with the Queen Bee Syndrome? I work in HR. My boss consistently places the blame rather than solve the problem. There are not any hard, written procedures...
Young workers have high expectations (see last week's tip). They expect more feedback, more access to their managers, and more flexibility. Provide effective team leadership, and they...
I have a situation where a co-worker is trying to poison my direct reports behind my back. The same person has tried to bad mouth me to his own direct reports, HR and even top management....
The success of an organization does not solely depend on management but on the work of its staff as well. An employee that enjoys his or her position and feels rewarded by their efforts...
In your effort to find good employees, you may use some type of formal screening process. Perhaps you spend a lot of money on head hunters to find top-skilled applicants, those who
I have an interesting situation in my department. My issue involves a coworker in another area of the department - while her work impacts my operational area directly, I am the manager...
While flying with my brother in his private plane in Florida, I noticed that, through his headset which was tuned to the airfield's control tower, Al was receiving several kinds of
It may appear that all great motivational managers know the secrets to improving an employees performance. But what these great managers know is no secret at all: everything you ever...
Dear Joan: I am doing a research paper on various styles of management, such as micromanagers. But I'm not sure of other types. But I am having such a difficult time finding the appropriate...
Rule #1: Do Not Hire Family. You've heard it said that family members who visit are like fish-after a few days they start to smell. Similarly, as employees, family members can bring...
Does your organization call meetings for strategy or diversion? If you ask many
employees (specifically non-management) you would get an answer of "diversion." What
causes people...
The concept of teams is not new. Although a "teaming" revival has been zinging around the globe for several decades now, the concept has been around since before men worked in teams...
It seems that everyday we hear about new mergers. And although mergers are often done to create a more competitive company, the result is often less than expected. One of the reasons...
I was recently given the task of implementing Lean Manufacturing at my place of employment. I have been training (and doing lean projects) for the past five months.
Approximately
Sadly, many companies continue to hire on "gut instinct." The result of that strategy is often less than desirable, and if you think about it, also quite expensive. Bottom-tier salespeople...
There is nothing like humility in a leader to bring out the best in people. Humble leaders provoke levels of loyalty, commitment and performance that more ego-centric ones can't quite...
Watching the news recently, I saw an interesting statistic indicating that 53% of workers are unhappy at work. Many cite lack of career development as one of the major reasons. That...
Remember your first few days at your present job? Were you excited? Nervous? Did you worry about your ability to complete the tasks given to you or the impression you would make on...
Who is not interested in knowing more about themselves and about others that they interact with or may interact with? Let's take a snap shot of Joe's team, whom he desperately wants...
As a manager, how do you deal with difficult staff? How much of your management time is spent unwisely with difficult staff? Would you like to know the secrets of easily managing your...
How many times have you gone to a seminar, development workshop, training and actually take what you have learned and use it to change your performance or behavior-what about people...
Here's the myth: If a manager is not naturally good at managing people, then he/she cannot learn. The truth: Maybe not all people can learn to be brilliant people managers, but almost...
What do you do when you just don't have the money in your budget to give the kind of holiday bonuses that employees expect and deserve? That was the question that one manager asked
Have your machine call my machine. Beam that to my PDA. Use the meeting scheduling software. Meet online, face-to-face, by teleconference or videoconference. However they're arranged,...
To have a successful career in any company you must know how to build relationships and one of the most important relationships is between the Manager and their Direct Reports. The
Ironically, if you ask micromanagers why they do it, they'll tell you that they have high standards and a heightened sense of accountability. That's fine if they are going to do the...
How would you answer the following question if you had a choice between True and False? Training is a means to an end but not the end itself? If you stated True, you are right-if
Sometimes getting results in your business doesn't require an official mastermind group that meets regularly. Although meeting regularly with the same people can be extremely valuable,...
Why is it that some people get so much done in a day while others operate at a hectic pace with little to show for it? Strange as it may seem, the answer may lie in too much multitasking.
During...
Readers of this newsletter know I stress the importance of the manager's
role in the recognition process. The manager is the most important
variable in the recognition equation. So...
Thousands of jobs are moving to countries every month where they can be done as well for less money. Here's the hard truth: Time served and loyalty to a company are not the currency...
Is your organization considering the use of an outside executive coach? This trend has spread across the country faster than a fire in a wind storm. And if you've seen a master coach...
Without written goals all we tend to have is SOME Day's. More people accomplish their goals if they are written down-those who don't just end up with a bunch of "Someday I am going...
If one piece of equipment in the workplace were identified as the most troublesome, it would have to be the clock. Not that they break down frequently or require much maintenance. It's...
When it comes to self management, I don't think there are many mysteries. It's much like understanding what it takes to be healthy. Eat right, exercise and get some sleep. Simple, yet...
Just wondering if you could send some information to help me. I am the employee you describe in your article [about a know-it-all]. We have received a new computer system within our...
Coaching is often thought of as a way to help a person who needs "fixing." This attitude will usually produce wrong results, such as the person being coached becoming dependent on
Maybe you've had on-the-job training where someone showed you how to do something and then asked you sign off that you learned the material. Never were your skills tested. No one asked...
I work for a large company that has favoritism issues and a committee was formed to resolve it. We met four times and submitted our charter for the team. Then, with the announcement...
Setting goals is only one step in a process. Here are some suggestions for getting some traction on your personal or business goals.
If you take 5-10 minutes to plan your day you will see an increase of over 20% in productivity-if you do it right! If you take 21 days to do this you will begin to change your hab
This past February, Randy made an error in the shop where he works. The error wasn't caught until Randy's shift was over and he had gone home. Although the work had to be redone by
Why is it so difficult to find five people in any company who are pleased with the way performance evaluations are conducted? Why does a well thought out and well written evaluation...
I have actually heard people say that the way they are at work is "not really the way they are." I cannot think of a sadder declaration about the conditions of one's life than that....
Despite best team building efforts, many organizations are still operating on low power when it comes to producing desired results. They've invested time and dollars in events that
Are you ready to move up the corporate ladder and shoulder management responsibilities? There are a number of indicators that can tell you if you are ready for the big leap. If you
The outsourced economy is here to stay. As a leader, you may not relish the idea of outsourcing. However, the reality is that you may soon need to. When that happens, you will want
That's because most of the job descriptions that I have read have little bearing on business reality, talk about inconsequential activities, and fail to describe and measure the value...
I would like to ask what strategies you suggest for people in matrixed organizations; whose success is dependent upon influence rather than authority. Any advice for me?
Getting promoted is a common goal, but perhaps the most difficult promotion is transitioning from line worker to front-line supervisor. Why? Because the skills that made one successful...
When companies think of employee development, they often search for training programs, educational seminars, coaching or the latest book that might offer ideas on what employees can...
Dear Joan:
Our company has just completed an Employee Survey. The results overall were extremely favorable. During our monthly company management meeting, the results were shared.
In today's hyper competitive marketplace, employees and their managers understand that their organizational success requires highly educated and trained professionals who are capable...
Dr. Dennis O'Grady discusses the 7 habits of highly effective communicators. He explains that by becoming an effective communicator company and self moral will rise.
Gayle Lantz brings to the table both the negative and positive aspects of executive coaching.
Dan Bobinski creates awareness on the negative affects that backseat driving can have on employees.
Cindy Ventrice addresses the top 3 reason why people leave an organization and stresses the importance on building employee loyalty within a company.
Joan Lloyd answers a question from a reader who has innocent intentions but is perceived negatively in the office and is looking for things change.
Mike Cook communicates on how managers can drastically improve team and individual performance within a company by reminding everyone that reliability is a fundamental value.
Dan Bobinski discusses the importance of a company mission statement and how it leads a company to financial success.
Gayle Lantz addresses the successes of cultural change within an organization.
Kenneth Moore, discusses ways the HR department is viewed and thoroughly explains the differences.
Joan Lloyd answers a question on how to deal with gossip in the work place. She elaborates on 3 key points on how to reduce work gossip and improve employee productivity.
Dan Bobinski talks about how everyone desires more. Whether its compensation or wanting more projects, people want to feel useful and valued. In this article, Bobinski discusses five...
Cindy Ventrice shares a success story on how valuing an individual will increase performance and your appreciation of your employees.
Dr. Dennis O'Grady asks: Do you walk the talk of a positive person? He communicates 10 ways on how to stay positive in the work place.
Joan Lloyd answers a question on performance reviews. She elaborates on the importance of honest feedback from Managers
Dan Bobinski discusses the importance of listening and how it affects leadership within the workplace.
Bruce Tulgan talks about New Year's Resolutions. He's got 15 great tips, half that are oriented towards improving your career, half that are aimed at making you a better manager, all...
Joan Lloyd talks about the "Boss who hoards work needs employee's feedback." Whether you work with a boss like this, know a manager doing these things, or end up being this person,
Cindy Ventrice writes about "Tough Times and Holiday Bonuses." Companies can't always give out the big bonuses to all of the employees. Cindy gives some great tips that will show your...
Barbara Wulf writes, "Busyness or Business... It's a Matter of Balance." Her article explains ways to improve your work/life balance and gives tips for managing your time better. By...
Dan Bobinksi discusses the Seductive Nature of Power. Power can be addictive, and it corrupts. If you happen to be in a position of power in your organization, make sure you protect...
Dan talks about "Before you fill that job opening." Knowing how to write descriptions for job openings and when to raise your hiring standards will reduce company turnover and improve...
Dan Bobinski communicates the importance of change and how it has dramatic effects on inter-personal communications and business strategies as a whole.
GL Hoffman reads Cindy Ventrice's article, "Valuing the Individual", while elaborating on some of the important points regarding individual recognition and the importance of re-enforcing...
Cindy Ventrice writes about "touchy feely is not my style." Sometimes managers feel that being the sensitive type in regards to recognition isn't for them - Cindy talks about such manager...
Dan Bobinski writes about "Creating Conditions for Sustained Success." His great advice can be applied to improve yourself, your department, and your company.
Dr. Dennis O'Grady asks, "are you a negative person"? Realizing and recognizing negative tendencies, through 8 quick traits, will help change the source of the problem. And fixing these...
John Sweeney talks about innovation at the speed of laughter, based of his new publication. He provides insight into keeping a company fresh and building a successful environment.
Rick Speckmann reminds you that it's just a suggestion. Whether you're giving advice or asking for advice, it is always important to remember that is just a suggestion, and not a c
Joan Lloyd talks about the factors that affect executive coaching. It's pretty amazing the subtleties between being successful and not. Joan discusses some of these differences that...
Dan Bobinski talks about the idea that Leadership Listens. The bottomline is that all leaders need to be listeners, from shop-floor to CEO. Dan's advice explains how, when and why
Joan Lloyd answers a typical management question about motivating employees and changing "place holders" to active members of your workforce.
A reader writes in to Sue Morem asking what to do about an office full of goof offs. Sue tells the reader some great tips that'll keep everyone happy, sane, and productive.
Cindy Ventrice talks about recognition and the underperformer. Its easy for people to address what's going wrong, but its hard to talk about what's going right. Knowing when to speak...
Kevin Donlin talks about why some people in business seem to always succeed, and lists 3 common traits that are essential to becoming one of those people.
Gary Cohen answers the tough question on when to grow your company. Making the choice on when to expand your company can be one of the most common, yet riskiest decisions that you,...
Sue Morem answers the question , "Are casual Fridays on the way out?". Knowing if you should be wearing jeans or khakis is an interesting aspect of moving up the corporate ladder.
Joan Llyod gives creative ideas for integrating new team members. She provides ways to bring employees together, keep up the excitement throughout the entire company, and establish...
John Putzier addresses the old adage "If you want the job done right..." He talks about dealing with a prima donna employee, and gives great advice on how to motivate employee without...
Gary Cohen interviews management expert Bob Neslon, author of 1001 Ways To Motivate Your Employees. Their interview discusses ways to deal with challenging employees and how to be an...
Marshall Brown talks about the mentality it takes, and skills you need, to practice everyday leadership and being an effective mentor to future generations.
Bev Kaye talks about losing information in translation between you and your employees. Knowing what you're saying, what they're hearing, and how to make sure they're the same will make...
Gary Cohen discusses what's the big deal with business plans and 9 key questions to remember when writing yours.
Bruce Tulgen discusses what it takes, in 5 steps, to build a first rate hiring process in your company.
Toby Dayton discusses the growing trending of corporate anti-smoking policies, their impact on the workplace, the current state of the industry and possibly the shape of things to
Cindy Ventrice says that just like you're more likely to take your vitamins if they're sitting on your counter, you're likely to take on project that are sitting on your desk. An excuse...
Bruce Tulgen discusses "The under-management epidemic." Having disengaged managers is one of the most common factors for workplace ineffectiveness and unhappiness. Knowing how to
Being a leader to an individual isn't as much of a challenge in the modern workplace as is the challenge of motivating an entire group. In this podcast, we're leaving logic in the dust...
No matter what's happening to your company, one thing that always seems to be on the rise is the number of decisions and responsibilities that you, as a leader, are in charge of. Knowing...
Would you rather be asked "How to get this done?" rather than "Why isn't this done already?" More than likely, you prefer the first question. Most people love to be challenged. They...
Bev Kaye talks "What Keeps Employees At Your Company", and makes sure you know the benefits and reasons to ask your employees that very question. Knowing their answer, rather than
Cindy Ventrice talks about staying motivated. Her serious stance on this important issue will help you and those around you whenever challenges, big AND small, become overwhelming
Cindy Ventrice talks about how simple recognition make have a huge impact. Her wonderful example showcases how the smallest gesture can go a long way towards making someone's day.
Gary Cohen talks about how to facilitate conversations and prevent workers from feeling they need to protect themselves. The "fight or flight" response is a kiss-of-death in the Manager/Employee...
Cindy Ventrice talks about when recognition efforts miss their mark. Her great stories are examples of when recognition goes wrong and ways to prevent it. Although spelling names right...
Gary Cohen talks about how important it is, as a leader, to give your employees the opportunity and the skills to make the right decisions. This advice on how to trust your employees...
Gary Cohen talks about the problem of having to deal with exceptions from managers. By constructing clear lines of authority, tensions will be reduced and work can become efficient
Gary Cohen answers how to deal with good employees who breach company policies without having to resort to firing.
Gary Cohen answers how to deal with the "annoyance factor" - asking too many questions and the problem with not becoming a leader when the situation demands it.
