Unhappy Employees, An Essential Truth, and Solutions
“We’re at a complete loss,” the chief executive officer said when he called. No matter what we try, we can’t … Continue reading Unhappy Employees, An Essential Truth, and Solutions
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Employee Works a 2nd Job and Works a Con on His Manager
Question: I supervise a talented but difficult employee, whose performance has always been spotty but recently went downhill. Lately, “Scott” … Continue reading Employee Works a 2nd Job and Works a Con on His Manager
Employers: You Don’t Need to Bring Employees Back to the Office to Build a Culture
Question: I’m a partner in a professional services firm. We barely survived the pandemic and only because we furloughed all … Continue reading Employers: You Don’t Need to Bring Employees Back to the Office to Build a Culture
My Boss Made Me the Oddest Offer
Question: I just had the oddest conversation with my boss. He asked, “How would you like to own your own … Continue reading My Boss Made Me the Oddest Offer
Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves
“Doing time, that’s what going into the office to work feels to me.” “Like…jail?” “Like I’m selling my freedom for … Continue reading Employees Forced to Return to the Office Quit–In Droves
Workday Dead Zone & The Triple Peak Workday
Employees have changed how they’re working—as wise employers race to catch up. Here’s what’s new: Workday dead zone Managers and … Continue reading Workday Dead Zone & The Triple Peak Workday
The Ex-employee Bandit
Question: Two weeks ago, I overhead the tail end of a strange conversation between one of our senior professionals, … Continue reading The Ex-employee Bandit
Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.
Question: We have lousy morale at our company. Our senior leaders like to say the problem started during the pandemic, … Continue reading Low Morale? Employees Lost Heart & Disengaged? Here’s How to Fix That with Team Building That Goes Beyond Rah-Rah to Real.
Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Employees care deeply about abortion; gun control; immigration; the uptick in crime; the homeless situation in Anchorage, climate change, and … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Special Free Access to the Managing for Accountability App
We’ve completed the Managing for Accountability App through Praxie. I’m inviting blog readers to request the 15 free apps. Praxie … Continue reading Special Free Access to the Managing for Accountability App