In past columns, I have stressed the importance of developing a positive workplace culture. Positive workplace cultures result from shared values, norms and behaviors. Employers create favorable cultures through honest and transparent leadership that leads [Read More…]
Recognizing that the divisions apparent in our society can flow into the workplace, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has launched an initiative to foster a culture of civility in our workplaces. SHRM estimates [Read More…]
“I didn’t know that!” “When did that happen?” “What do they want from us?” “Have you heard?” “What does that mean?” “Did you understand that?” Expressions such as these are indicators that an organization’s leadership [Read More…]
I’ve had the pleasure of working in the business world and in academe. And I’ve encountered some of the same types of problems in both. Most of these problems center around the appraisal of performance. [Read More…]
For many businesses, 2022 was a tough year with the significantly increased inflation, producing concerns about a recession. Labor shortages abounded. And supply chain problems were evidenced in many areas. We are now a couple [Read More…]
Historically, one’s pay has been a taboo subject in the workplace. Many companies established policies prohibiting employees from discussing their pay. While some companies still “discourage” the sharing of pay information, the National Labor Relations [Read More…]
Yes, Virginia, there really is a “Great Resignation.” And its effects are being felt across the Commonwealth. Nationwide, more than 47 million people quit their jobs in 2021 — an annual record. And an additional 4.5 million [Read More…]
Much of the national news this year has been dominated by stories involving the Governor of the State of New York. At first, he was seen as a “star” in his handling of the COVID-19 [Read More…]
All organizations have a culture. Culture simply reflects “the way we do things around here.” It influences the way members of an organization think, behave and interact with one another. Cultures can be helpful and [Read More…]
Businesses work better when situations are relatively stable. But a change in administrations can bring numerous changes. Such is likely to be the case in 2021 under a Biden administration. Candidate Joe Biden pledged to [Read More…]
Many managers in business today experience uncertainty when it comes to how to handle issues involving employee behavior. The issues relate to both unsatisfactory and desired behaviors. Through his research, B. F. Skinner, an American [Read More…]
When I went to college to study engineering, I solved problems with a slide rule and a calculator. There was no Internet or smart phone to assist me. Later, in graduate school, I conducted my [Read More…]
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