21 Some Attrition Can Be Good!
How can attrition be good? Several reasons: Sometimes employees recognize that the job they hired into is not a good fit. This can be especially true for lower-paying positions (for example: retail clerk, entry-level manufacturing). When the employee starts, they realize that this job just plain does not fit. They do you a favor by […]
20 How to choose an employee survey
How can you choose the best employee survey for your organization? Here are some criteria you might consider: Can you drill down in the results? Can you look at results by multiple demographics, including department, gender, length of service, etc.? For example, as long as there are sufficient numbers to maintain confidentiality of the respondents, can […]
#19 Flying Blind
While I was driving on the interstate, my all-digital dash went totally black. No speedometer, no gas gauge, no temperature gauge. Nothing! Managing without an employee survey is like that – you really have no idea what your people are thinking. Where the hot spots are. Where the good spots are. Some things are obvious […]
18 An American Icon Talks HR
An American Icon Talks HR By Jathan Janove, J.D. September 1, 2020 Alan Mulally is one of the most acclaimed executives in the United States. He led Boeing’s commercial aviation business to success after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which had devastated the airline industry. Subsequently, Henry Ford’s great-grandson hired him to rescue Ford […]
I’ve survived 6 recessions without laying anyone off and you can too
My thanks to Pat Welch, CEO and co-founder of Boly:Welch for this blog. After nearly 50 years in this industry, here’s my advice on how to navigate a recession: Don’t lead with fear.Keep a positive mindset. Recessions happen — but they always end eventually. In my experience, they’re an opportunity to lean into your values, […]
#16 Just Be With Me
My friend Mary will probably die within a week. At 96, she’s lived a rich, full life. When I visited her yesterday morning, I asked if she would like me read scripture, or sing to her, or whatever. Barely audible, she answered, “Just be with me.” We were reminiscing and I mentioned Judy, who had […]
Creative Muse Is On Vacation
My creative muse is on vacation. My blogs will resume September 19. Thanks for understanding. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer. Gary
#14 Trust
If levels of trust were a stock market indicator, we would say we are in a very bearish market. A March 2021 Gallup Panel survey found that only 23% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization. This affects us all. When people lose trust in leaders, their decisions are […]
#13 Unplug!
Are you as addicted to being connected as I am? I’ve always got my phone with me, and I check messages and e-mails frequently. On a recent vacation in Hawaii, I took my laptop and checked e-mails and messages daily. “So that I don’t have a mountain waiting for me when I get back” is […]
Where Did All the Workers Go?
There are not enough traditional workers to fill the needs of employers any more. McKinsey research shows that only 35% of people who quit their jobs in the last two years remained in the same industry! 48% moved to a different industry, and 17% did not return to the workforce. So where can you find […]