“Organizations have fought the proverbial “war for talent” for years now, with mixed results at best. Conversely, most companies have spent the majority of their time understanding what makes their customers happy – with much clearer results. To succeed over the long term, both should be a priority. Today we rightly understand that to truly…
It’s been in the news lately, at least in the news that gets my attention online. And it’s an important issue. The fact is, there is probably a really good chance someone you work with is dealing with mental health issues. According to a recent article on PsychCentral: The on-campus dry cleaning and complimentary tai…
It’s not the normal high-tech career stuff I usually talk about, but Aaron Ramsey of eApplicants.com sent me a note about the site he’s put together to help folks navigate the job application world of today’s top companies in retail, food service, and some other industries. As I looked around the information he’s gathered on…
“New platforms can be tools for connection with colleagues and outside experts, but can also serve as distractions while on the job” The results of the Pew Research study really tell us that social media is like any other tool, and yes I called it a tool. You can use it to get information and…
“Clearly, promoting mental health in the workplace needs to be part of any company’s wellness initiatives, and resilience is a key way to integrate good mental health with productivity. In an era when mental health awareness is slowly but surely creeping out of the closet, we owe it to our employees, to our businesses, and…
Workers who stay with a company longer than two years are said to get paid 50% less. There are a number of reasons given for job hopping being a good thing, but this one made me sit up and pay attention. It makes sense if you think about it. Annual raises aren’t much for most…