Omicron and the Supervisor as Duct Tape
“I’m overwhelmed,” the supervisor said when he called. “Senior management pressures us to maintain high levels of productivity, but nearly … Continue reading Omicron and the Supervisor as Duct Tape
Category: Management/supervision
Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
Question: When I started with my current company, I met and bonded with a coworker. We were hired at the … Continue reading Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
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
Employees Get Away With Calling Their Supervisor a Jerk, and Worse. What’s the Real Story?
Question: We have two employees who post their grievances about their supervisor on Facebook to each other and the world … Continue reading Employees Get Away With Calling Their Supervisor a Jerk, and Worse. What’s the Real Story?
Don’t Lose Your New Employees Their 1st Week: The Reality & Drama of New Job Remorse
Employers regularly hire me to conduct exit interviews when promising new employees leave their companies within the first six months. … Continue reading Don’t Lose Your New Employees Their 1st Week: The Reality & Drama of New Job Remorse
The Reality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
Employers face a hard decision — whether to mandate vaccinations. Many employers have taken the plunge. Amtrack, CNN, Facebook, Ford, … Continue reading The Reality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace