Entries Tagged Culture

“Culture of safety” is a phrase that gets used a lot.For a lot of companies, it is a reality — safety is...

National and international companies work hard to retain employees. They must create a sense that management and employees are on the same...

Three of our employees quit within a month. This was awhile back and as you might expect, morale was low. In their...

Developing a workplace with a “culture of nice” sounds like a worthy goal for any organization. After all, who wants jerks for...

The holidays aren’t always joyful. Some love the shiny baubles, togetherness, family time, all-consuming cheer and celebration. For others, it’s a reminder of family...

It used to be that prospective employees had to convince companies why they should be hired. But in today’s job market, with...

A few years ago while I was Christmas shopping, I ran across an antique store. I figured I would wander in and...

Maybe you’ve tried everything to motivate and engage your employees, but they always seem to let you down. Maybe you’ve thrown money...

If your company doesn’t already have an employee-recognition program, it’s a good idea to start one. And if it already does, perhaps...

You may be familiar with the statistic that 70% of family businesses — such as many businesses in this industry — don’t...

Your most talented and highest-earning plumbers are probably a pain to manage. They frustrate you because they challenge you. Their very competence,...

It’s commonly accepted these days that different generations of workers — whether they’re millennials, baby boomers or Gen Xers — require different...

There’s more to developing happy and engaged employees than just counting steps, calories and reps. While many companies devote significant resources to employee...

There is power in a good quote. It's incredible how a string of words and an idea can inspire millions. Of course,...