Have you modernized your employee review practices?

Traditional business practices are being shaken up. Many companies are reviewing their long-held traditions in favor of more agile, responsive ways of managing workers.  Some of these changes include providing employees with flexibility to work from home more often, and leveraging technology like Skype for Business or Yammer to better communicate and share information amongRead More

Points Systems Won’t Get Your Employees to Show Up on Time

Punitive scoring brings out the worst in everyone. March 28, 2023 Carl Livesay Attendance and tardiness are a constant challenge. This is especially true when working with unskilled labor. Each occurrence is accompanied by an excuse or an explanation. Explanations are offered by reliable, trustworthy team members who rarely experience difficulty getting to work. ExcusesRead More

Ace the Alignment

Feb. 15, 2023 Empowered execution is key. People on the front line have to understand the priorities of the company and be ready and able to make decisions that make a difference. Carolyn Hendrickson At this point in the year, most businesses have set their goals, are putting final touches on their strategic plans, completingRead More

Leadership on Point: You’ve Set the Strategy, Now Ace the Alignment

Feb. 15, 2023   Empowered execution is key. People on the front line have to understand the priorities of the company and be ready and able to make decisions that make a difference. Carolyn Hendrickson At this point in the year, most businesses have set their goals, are putting the final touches on their strategicRead More

The Guide to Forming A Positive and Productive Company Culture

Almost any knowledgeable workforce development specialist will tell you how important culture is for a company’s success. Without a clearly defined culture, an organization is at serious risk of losing employees and experiencing an inevitable loss of growth. However, despite the attention frequently garnered by this concept, it’s often unclear what truly forms a positiveRead More