Nearly every day, we see social media articles related to the “Great Resignation”. All kinds of reasons for people walking away from jobs are given. It’s no wonder the business world is confused about the staffing situation as there are so many postulated reasons given for the problem. Therefore, we at Executive Advantage thought we…
Skyscraper-Level Performance
Performance you get it from the doers In previous articles we have discussed the impact employee engagement has in today’s work world. We wrote about how important it is to have employees own the organization’s dream so they were performing as psychological owners of the dream rather than going through the motions of just being…
Balancing HR Compliance with Performance in 2021
HR can be a balancing act, and particularly so, when we’re balancing compliance (what the government says we have to do) with performance (what makes for a better working team), and, added into that, the challenges of what may be a less pro-employer administration in the midst of Covid. To help you more effectively navigate…
You Get What you Reinforce
Can you tell if someone is upset with you even if they don’t speak a word? I can! We all respond to others communications whether spoken or nonverbal. Sometimes our responses are good but sometimes they’re not. Psychology books are filled with information regarding behavior reinforcement and its impact on performance. What I communicate in…
Is a Performance Management Problem an Employee Problem?
All small business owners want both the best from their employees and the best for their employees. Because, let’s face it, a miserable employee is also miserable to work with. Perhaps you feel like, on paper, you’re doing all of the right things. You’re following the best practices when it comes to performance management and…