Category Archives: Employee Relations

The Magic Round Tuit

It’s not a bird or a plane, but it’s better than a speeding bullet.  It’s the round tuit.  You know, the one you never got that, had you had one, would have helped you do something.  And while they are … Continue reading

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Head or Heart in Business

Head and heart are on a continuum—the two go together, and it becomes very hard to function when someone attempts to rely upon one or the other almost exclusively. I have had conversations with people where they say something like, … Continue reading

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Recognition and Appreciation

Thoughts on using recognition, appreciation, or awards to inspire others to compete and improve level of performance. Recognition and appreciation are, ironically, under-appreciated and under-recognized. Most people who leave jobs do so because they don’t feel appreciated. Tom Rath, in … Continue reading

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Improve Employee Morale

What one thing would you do to improve employee morale at your company? People don’t need to have their way, but they do need to have their say. Anonymity is one of the clues of a disempowering job. So when … Continue reading

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