Tag: Workforce Management Tips

August 3, 2023

‘How Do I Do That?’ The New Hires of 2023 Are Unprepared for Work

‘How Do I Do That?’ The New Hires of 2023 Are Unprepared for Work

Remote learning during the pandemic left students short of basic skills. Now companies are trying to teach them on the job. By Douglas Belkin, Ben Chapman andBen Kesling Roman Devengenzo was consulting for a robotics company in Silicon Valley last fall when he asked a newly minted mechanical engineer to design a small aluminum partRead More

March 31, 2023

Have you modernized your employee review practices?

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

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

February 22, 2023

Ace the Alignment

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

January 3, 2023

Stay for Pay? Companies Offer Big Raises to Retain Workers

Stay for Pay? Companies Offer Big Raises to Retain Workers

Recent record-high wage gains for workers who remain in their jobs are a factor contributing to inflation Employers are giving existing employees more merit and other pay increases to defend against poaching by rivals and avoid the drain of training new workers.PHOTO: RACHEL WOOLF FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Gabriel T. Rubin Follow andRead More

November 8, 2022

The Great Resignation: Can Marketing Reverse the Trend at Your Company?

The Great Resignation: Can Marketing Reverse the Trend at Your Company?

Posted by Paul Sparrow   If you, like me, are of a certain age, it’s easy to reflect on how different it was to get a job back in the day. Many jobs required an application and a resume, not to mention a one-on-one interview with the hiring manager. Shake his hand firmly, swallow your pride,Read More

November 7, 2022

Home Buyers Are Moving Farther Away Than Ever Before

Home Buyers Are Moving Farther Away Than Ever Before

Rural areas and small towns rise in popularity as remote workers seek opportunity in more affordable communities By Nicole Friedman Nov. 3, 2022 9:00 am ET The rise of remote work and the ballooning cost of housing in major metro areas are leading Americans to move much farther away when buying a home. Buyers who purchased homes in the yearRead More

October 28, 2022

Be Deliberately and Relentlessly Clear’: Lessons from Goodyear and Beyond

Be Deliberately and Relentlessly Clear’: Lessons from Goodyear and Beyond

Oct. 13, 2022 Standards are not monuments, but they are the core of consistency. The following is an excerpt from the new book The Winning Link: A Proven Process to Define, Align and Execute Strategy at Every Level by Billy Ray Taylor [McGraw-Hill: 2022]. Taylor spent more than 30 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,Read More

April 17, 2020

5 Keys to Optimizing Your Remote Workforce in 2020

Today, many jobs can be performed remotely. In fact, most companies have gone 100% remote during this Coronavirus epidemic. As many businesses convert to remote offices, some are finding it difficult to find the best way to optimize their virtual workforce in a way that promotes productivity as well as the flexibility a remote positionRead More