During the next couple of months, many managers will be conducting mid-year performance reviews. These reviews often consist of a progress check on
A Career Road Map—Where Does It Lead?
Frequently people in corporate America participate in career planning workshops. They are told, “You are responsible for your career and taking the
Performance Management – Procrastination Will Hurt You
I have written previously that I believe one of the roles of a leader is not to accept mediocrity and to strive for exceptional performance from your
How To Create A Great Place To Work
I just returned from a vacation that involved long flights, which allowed me to catch up on my reading. Several articles I had been saving, dealt the
Recruiting—The Courtship Process With Prospective Candidates
How many of us interview for a job and never hear from the company again? In the pressured world of recruiting today, companies expect internal
Have We Forgotten a Key Management Responsibility?
I have just recently completed a project where I had the opportunity to review a multitude of executive and managerial job descriptions. I recognize
Employee Retention – Are You Paying Attention?
Several years ago a Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) showed that HR executives believed that “retaining and rewarding the best employees”
Middle Management – The Company’s Unsung Heroes
Wharton management professor Ethan Mollick has a message for companies: “Pay closer attention to your middle managers. They may have a greater impact
Is Training The Real Solution?
Just as individuals make New Year resolutions to improve themselves, organizations seek to improve business operations and often look at training as a