May 4, 2023
The concept of a short workweek is not a new one. In the 1900s, unions advocated reducing the number of working days from six to five, which birthed the idea of “weekends.” The turn of the 20th century saw weekly work hours reduced from 60 to 40 per week. Economists in the last century, including […]
Read More »April 26, 2023
This past weekend, CBS Sunday Morning featured MEETINGS on their Money Issue – because it is such a significant cost issue. An estimated $37 billion is lost per year to unproductive meetings.
Read More »April 4, 2023
Sadly, the progressive disciplinary process is alive and well. And, by progressive, I mean a series of actions that expect an employee’s performance to get better while treating them progressively worse. (A good friend of ours who is unfamiliar with this draconian approach to dealing with people thought progressive meant “advanced” or “cutting-edge”.) He was […]
Read More »March 1, 2023
It seems more and more often, things occur that are impossible to explain. Here’s an example. Amid the mass layoffs currently occurring, one long-term employee posted her recent layoff experience on LinkedIn. She did not do this to argue specifically with the decision – but wanted to take the opportunity to say goodbye and thank […]
Read More »February 28, 2023
An organizational structure is a framework for how business activities are performed and identifies each role, function and person in the organization’s operation within a set hierarchy. Having the right kind of organizational structure in place is critical to achieving your company’s mission.
Read More »February 16, 2023
Since COVID-19 restrictions eased, many companies have required that their employees return to the office. Some executives and leaders reason that innovation is increased through in-person collaboration. Let’s start by challenging the idea that collaboration and innovation can best be achieved when people are back in the office.
Read More »January 31, 2023
Football, soccer, basketball, etc. So much fun to watch and play. There’s an excitement in watching competition – whether it’s your child’s T-Ball game or a professional sport. The goal is clear: TO WIN. This is also true in non-team competitions like marathons, surfing, tennis matches, etc. As well as competing with others, you are […]
Read More »January 12, 2023
Fast Company is looking for companies that are the Best Workplaces for Innovators (Best Workplace for Innovators). With the start of a new year, we’re wondering why every company isn’t trying to qualify. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen many companies mission statements that proclaim high employee involvement and stress innovation as a core […]
Read More »November 18, 2022
Employee performance reviews are a regulated assessment method used by companies to evaluate an employee’s work. They are a means to identify a worker’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to set goals for future improvement. Also called performance appraisals or performance evaluations, these procedures have been the primary employee productivity and efficiency measurement for many […]
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