Compensation is more than merely wage for work performed. While $$$ to pay the bills is important, an equally important element of compensation is job fulfillment. A few years back, I (Doris) had a memorable conversation with one of the housekeeping staff at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. “Anna” is always smiling. “Anna” loves…
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PAST EVENT. For more information about upcoming events please join our newsletter. An interactive training on Respect, Inclusion, and Preventing Workplace Harassment. If you’re a business owner, HR person or have management responsibility, then join us for a workshop on respect, inclusion, and preventing workplace harassment. Build the type of workplace in which your co-workers and employees…
What does “Going Electronic” mean for company culture?
As the year comes to a close, many HR analysts are making their predictions for the hottest trends of 2019. A current trend we’re already seeing is the increasing digitalization of HR. More and more companies are turning to online platforms and computer programs to manage recruitment, training, reporting, and record-keeping. You may not even…
A Manager’s Work is Never Done
A manager’s job is perhaps the most difficult and demanding job in any organization. Recently a manager described his job as the place where expectations and actions met and were realized. He described his responsibility to be putting the owner’s expectations into action and ensuring realization of the company’s vision. Think about it. Without these important…
One Size Fits All Management
“One size fits all” doesn’t work when it comes to managing people. People are, well, people with differing personalities, likes, dislikes, skills, genders, life experiences, and circumstances. It is no wonder managers and employees become frustrated with one another over such things as performance expectations, core values and culture. We’ve shared that nearly 80% of employee turnover…