Apr 09 2013

3 Reasons Private Companies Need to be Transparent

Over the years, I worked with a lot of small, privately owned companies.  After awhile, you get a sense of the companies that seem to get it right and the ones that never do.  Of course, much goes into making a successful company, but I would argue that the culture is at the top of the list. 

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Mar 27 2013

What CEOs Don’t Understand About Telecommuting

First it was Yahoo, now Zappo’s CEO, Tony Hsieh has stated "we don't really telecommute" and is investing  $350 million on a new Las Vegas Office building to prove it.  These CEOs and executive’s use phrases like ” building relationships”, “improving communications and collaboration”. But does this really happen when you force people back in the office?

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Feb 14 2013

Why All Organizations Should Provide Mental Health Training

My nephew lives 3 doors down from the recent murder/suicide in College Park, Maryland.  You really start to think about how these events can be prevented when they hit so close to home.  The student who committed the crime was described by his family as having a mental illness. 

 

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Feb 05 2013

Why You Need a Social Media Policy Now!

There was a great article in Fast Company recently that provided guidelines on what you can or can’t fire someone for when it comes to their social media communications.   Surprisingly, tweeting about your lousy working conditions may or may not get your fired, depending on whether you’re alone. So besides knowing the law, why is it critical to have a social media policy?

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Jan 14 2013

When You Have to Give Them ‘One More Thing’

Guest post By Maureen Gorman, Editor at Progressive Business Publications

Over the last few years, many companies have become leaner, using the mantra: “Do more with less.” Unfortunately, that often means employees who already have full workloads need to keep taking on more. As a manager, how can you help staffers handle additional tasks without burning out?

 

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Jan 03 2013

10 Words and Phrases That Should Stay in 2012

Like others, I have an altruistic New Year’s wish for peace, health and happiness.  But let’s be honest, we also wish that stuff that really bugs us would just go away. For me, it’s certain words and phrases that I just want to say goodbye to forever. Create your own list, and every time you hear one of the words or phrases, make the guilty party put a dollar in a “jargon Jar”. Then take the money and celebrate the death of these overused phrases.

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Dec 10 2012

Better Ways to Deliver Bad News

Every company has to delivery bad news now and then. It seems like the end of the year is prime time for these types of communications. Maybe the company thinks if you’re in the Holiday spirit, it won’t sound so bad.   Just recently, we saw IBM's announcement of a change to their 401k match and the NY Post reported lower Wall Street bonuses this year.  Hopefully, these firms are using these tips to deliver the message to their employees.

 

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