How to Develop (and Teach) a Smart ‘Raise Strategy’
Regardless of tough times, poor company results or average employee performance, most employees feel they are entitled to an annual raise. This is because most employees have not been shown the connection between pay increase and value created in the workplace. I am in management but I am also an … Read more
Tuition Assistance and Improved Performance
This case study in the December issue of Chief Learning Officer about Verizon Wireless’ tuition assistance program scratches me right where I itch. Verizon Wireless is nailing it, and the case study shows the results that are proving it. I won’t quote the results (you can read the article) but … Read more
The Problem With Praise
As a training professional, you’ve probably seen plenty of examples of the positive effects of praise. Who doesn’t get a kick out of an employee or student’s face lighting up when they‘re told they’ve done well on a task or test? But according to the latest neuroscience, praise can … Read more
Infographic: ‘Tis The Seasonal Worker: A Glimpse At The Temporary Employee Workforce This Holiday Season
Each year businesses prepare for the holiday onslaught by calling in the reserves: seasonal employees. These temporary hired hands help companies get through the busy season without having to keep extra staff year-round. But finding the right employees takes considerable effort and training. We examine the world of seasonal employment: … Read more
3 Reasons Why Employee Performance Reviews are a Farce
Annual performance reviews should be buried without a eulogy. Goodbye and good riddance. What an alarming waste of management time and brainpower. Here are my three reasons why employee performance reviews are a farce: 1. They are too infrequent to make their content meaningful and actionable. 2. The process requires … Read more
