Author Archives: Robyn Crigger
Transitions Are Seldom Easy And Often Emotional And Stressful
When was the last time you had to handle a major transition? Changes of all kinds occur fairly often, and the more calm and organized you are about it, the better for your outcome and stress level. If everything remained the same constantly (like the movie, “Ground Hog Day”), the more bored you would become. …
Continue Reading >How Is Your Business Using Technology to Prepare for the Future Workforce
Technology has become a major factor in business and will continue to play a critical role. However, the question may be how will business leaders and owners manage technology in order to benefit businesses and yet not let technology manage the owners and leaders? (Similar to the question: is the dog wagging the tail, or …
Continue Reading >MANAGING ALL THE UNKNOWNS
Every new year is filled with LOTS of UNKNOWNS! The local and international economy is always experiencing unexpected events, which can be caused by politics, specific industrial events, and even the weather. Those wise business leaders will do all that they can to research and learn as much ahead as possible. A business leader may …
Continue Reading >What Can Employers Do to Prepare for the Unknowns
There are a lot of unknowns that are causing concerns for employers today. Most of these are out of the control of employers, employees, and customers. Still, employers and business owners need to think about what they can do to protect their businesses or strengthen their organizations as much as possible NOW. By reviewing what …
Continue Reading >WHEN 2019 KICKS IN, HOW STRONG WILL YOUR COMPANY BE
There is always a lot of talk the last of each year, with every one sharing their thoughts on how the new year will be business-wise. There have already been many predictions with some unsettling events in the stock market. Though it has been suggested for several months that our nation is due to hit …
Continue Reading >How Can Companies Select Quality Managers Who Motivate and Inspire
Too many companies have selected people for supervisory or management positions, who are either more into “having Power”, or less into developing effective employees. This hurts the whole organization, allowing the company to slip into a lazy, or an “I don’t care Attitude”. Either way this is often places the organization at “great risk”. Those …
Continue Reading >Encourage Your Workplace to be Proactive, Sensitive & Supportive
This time of year most of us find ourselves being more sentimental and thankful for our many blessings. We also have fond memories of family and holiday traditions. When couples marry, each bring specific traditions into their home. This may spill over into our work life. Some may decorate their offices or desks, while others …
Continue Reading >WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A LEADER TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION
When a Business Leader or Employer is responsible to develop a productive, successful organization, what steps and factors play a part in this effort? What makes a difference? !) The Business Leader first needs to have lots of good training and experience on being an “effective leader”. Without thorough Leadership Training, as well as actual …
Continue Reading >What Does Poor Workplace Behavior Include & How Does It Affect a Business
When talking to a group of Human Resources Professionals recently about “poor workplace behavior”, some statistics were shared, noting that approximately 75% of women employees had reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment. It is suspected that the number is really more. Then there is also verbal abuse, which included taunting, teasing, humiliating, bullying, etc. …
Continue Reading >The Value of the Senior HR Forum
Over two years ago one human resources manager commented to me that it would be helpful to have a group of experienced, decision-making human resources professionals, who could come together occasionally and discuss or share ideas. experiences and resources that would be beneficial to the “fellow Sr. HRs”. From time to time a Senior HR …
Continue Reading >
