Roe v. Wade in the Workplace
Question: Our company employs an interesting mix of personalities. In the past, this made for intense discussions about politics and … Continue reading Roe v. Wade in the Workplace
Category: Leadership
We Just Fired Our CEO
Question: Our Board fired our CEO in an emergency meeting three weeks ago, after he made a mistake not even … Continue reading We Just Fired Our CEO
CEO Tells the Truth About Why He Fired Two Senior Managers
The CEO of a Chicago-based technology company called me based on an article I wrote on the great resignation. He … Continue reading CEO Tells the Truth About Why He Fired Two Senior Managers
It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix
It’s not the money driving the “great resignation” in which 4.3 million employees quit their jobs in January, followed by … Continue reading It Isn’t the Pay; It’s What You Won’t Fix
The Ukraine Invasion: Actions You Can Take Today to Help Those Suffering
My inbox flooded when I challenged readers “are you brave?” writing about the woman who crashed Russia’s main state news … Continue reading The Ukraine Invasion: Actions You Can Take Today to Help Those Suffering
November Job Quits Shatter Records: But Some Employers Have Figured It Out: What Employers Need To Realize & Do: Actionable Strategies & Meaningful Benefits
“We’re not getting any qualified applicants for our manager position,” the owner told me. “We’ve posted it on all the … Continue reading November Job Quits Shatter Records: But Some Employers Have Figured It Out: What Employers Need To Realize & Do: Actionable Strategies & Meaningful Benefits
Winning the Talent War: What Employers Need to Understand
“We’re not getting any qualified applicants for our manager position,” the owner told me. “We’ve posted it on all the … Continue reading Winning the Talent War: What Employers Need to Understand
Zoom and Doom CEO fires 900 Employees over Zoom . . . When Senior Managers Lie & What to Do About it
The CEO thought he’d inspire employees with his words. “I believe in you,” he said, “…your dedication, focus and expertise … Continue reading Zoom and Doom CEO fires 900 Employees over Zoom . . . When Senior Managers Lie & What to Do About it
Empty Promise Lured Me to Take a Risky Job; Now I’m Stuck
Question: A year ago, a large national company decided to open a branch in our stated and solicited me to … Continue reading Empty Promise Lured Me to Take a Risky Job; Now I’m Stuck
When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster
The construction superintendent growled. Muttered cuss words under his breath. Translation “Get lost. I don’t have time for this.” “This” … Continue reading When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster