Still Fighting With My Employer—Can You Help?
Question: Note: This question came from the “Ask a Coach” feature on this blog. When we were told not to … Continue reading Still Fighting With My Employer—Can You Help?
Category: HR/Human Resources & Operations
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
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
When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Question: I’m up against a brick wall. As the HR manager, I report to the COO of our company. Like … Continue reading When Leaders & Managers Don’t Believe They Need to Change Their Ways—How You Can Get Through to Them
Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
Question: When I quit my job, my former employer bought my silence. They paid me ten thousand dollars to not … Continue reading Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
When Employees Need to Vent Because Management Messed Up…for more than a year
Managing a Venting Session Question: We recently discharged three supervisors who badly mismanaged their employees. When we announced the terminations, … Continue reading When Employees Need to Vent Because Management Messed Up…for more than a year
Remote Employees: Employee Dream, Employer Nightmare
Question: Several of our employees regularly travel out of state. Before the pandemic, they took vacations for several days or … Continue reading Remote Employees: Employee Dream, Employer Nightmare
Would You Wish Your Job on Your Worst Enemy?
“Would you recommend your employer or your profession to your children—or any young people— you care about?” When Workforce Institute … Continue reading Would You Wish Your Job on Your Worst Enemy?
Reset Your Employer Employee Relationship Before You Lose Employees
You want your employees to work harder. They seem to expect a medal for what they’re already doing. You want … Continue reading Reset Your Employer Employee Relationship Before You Lose Employees