The people part of business operations.
Bruce Madnick, CPA & Managing Partner, Friedman LLP Character should be a firm-wide priority regardless of industry. Having worked with clients in many industries over the years, I have come to realize that regardless of the space—retail, manufacturing, hospitality, e-commerce—the ones that were most successful didn’t merely pay lip service to character-related issues. On the contrary, they […]
Without trust in management, there is chaos Read More »
Many health clubs see an explosion of members every January 1. In conjunction with a New Year’s Resolution to be more fit, Americans join fitness centers with the sincere or insincere belief that they will actually show up for a work-out. As the weeks of a new year tick by, so does the motivation to
The Revolving Door of Resolutions Read More »
This past week we picked up a new client that had an immediate need for several videos. On less than a day’s notice two of my employees were on a plane on a Thursday to the client’s location. Others back at the office started working on elements of the project. When the field team returned
Does your workforce have a great work ethic? Or, is it just a job? Read More »
Kim Shepherd, CEO, Decision Toolbox As we kick off a new year, we have already started to see new hiring trends. In my opinion, the most crucial trend employers need to be aware of is the shift in hiring power. Nowadays, nine out of 10 employers still think it’s up to candidates to prove themselves
Retaining Great Talent Read More »
Julie Miller and Brian Bedford As a leader at your organization, you like to think that you run a pretty tight ship. But if you’re being honest with yourself, you know that you let a few things slide in 2013. None of these transgressions have been deal-breakers, but you know if you don’t start holding
Six Ways to Make Sure Accountability Sticks in 2014 Read More »
Last month a CEO client contacted me to evaluate Dean, an executive who had come to him through a referral from a trusted source. The man who referred him knows both my client and the candidate and assured the CEO that the two should meet to explore how Dean could work for him. Hold on.
Todd C. Williams, Founder & President, eCameron, Inc. Your day is packed with meetings. You walk into your office with a plan to complete dozens of tasks. Then you see the note. It simply says “Call your attorney…” You think she is about to give you the go ahead on that new contract when she says,
Tales of an Expert Witness: Balancing Cavalier And Paranoia Read More »
There is no doubt about it. It is hard to keep things moving along during the holidays. Clients are busy trying to wrap up their year-end and are pressing with last minute requests before budgets disappear. There are projects that they need to get rolling in 2014 after the long holiday season. There are extended
Stay Productive During the Holidays Read More »
Back in the days of yore when I started my consulting career, diversity issues dominated the agendas of military social action groups and the burgeoning human resource movement. People wanted inclusion, equitable pay, and fairness in hiring and promotion. New terms like “affirmative action” and “quotas” started to creep into the vernacular, and people reacted
What if We Got it All Wrong? Read More »
Chip R. Bell What would an Easter egg hunt be like if the location of all the eggs were clearly marked with a red flag? How would you like receiving a birthday present without any wrapping or colorful bow to open…just a Post-it note on the box with a handwritten: “Thought you’d like this dark
The Demise of Customer Surprise Read More »
