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Where Does Mental Health Rank on Employers’ Priority List
In case you hadn’t noticed, there has been a substantial increase in “workplace violence”. In fact, these have occurred in a wide variety of industries and levels of employment. The impact of hand guns is not necessarily the basis for this increase. Whether in schools, manufacturing firms, theaters, malls, etc., the increase in anger and violence …
Continue Reading >WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND THAT HAS YOU DISTRACTED
This time of year everyone has dozens of things on their minds, and most of us feel that we are going to forget something, which is very likely. I have always been one who makes a list when I have a lot happening. I don’t want to forget anyone or anything. I missed lunch with …
Continue Reading >SHOULD EMPLOYERS AGREE TO EMPLOYEES’ REQUESTS FOR TRAINING? OR WILL EMPLOYEES LEAVE ONCE TRAINED?
As many employers have observed, the millennials and other employees tend to only stay with a company for 2-4 years. The younger generation employees also strongly encourage employers to provide regular training and development. Such trends make it uneasy for employers to quickly agree to training, which does involve a healthy fee and should involve …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO COMPANY LEADERS BELIEVE IS NEEDED IN MOST ORGANIZATIONS
Some major companies are selecting interesting candidates as their new leaders, meanwhile other outstanding leaders are exiting/retiring. Though colleges, universities, and tech schools are producing some quality talent, there seems to still be a substantial need for those with “skilled labor skills”. This is especially true in states that are experiencing a lot of growth …
Continue Reading >How Do You Determine Which Employer Provides the Best Business Practices
When in a Job Search, job candidates should 1) be sure of the type of position that is best for themselves, 2) be clear about what factors are most important in your next employer, and 3) have a list of those top priorities you are seeking for a good work-life balance. As I coach those …
Continue Reading >What is More Pressing in Business: Politics, Economical Events, or Increased Workplace Violence?
There are numerous concerns in business today, and more will develop with time. The political issues being discussed seem to get a lot of people worked up, which includes “what is our Congress doing about the increasing costs of healthcare?” Health Insurance costs have become outrageous! Not to mention the costs of medications! It seems …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT & EXPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The image and role of human resources has definitely changed over the years. Decades ago HR was referred to as “Personnel” with many of these people being seen as a high-end Administrator, yet making many decisions, which greatly impacted the organization. Selecting employees for most positions would radically influence the business. Later “personnel managers” were gradually …
Continue Reading >TOP 5 PRIORITIES EMPLOYEES SEEK IN EMPLOYERS AND VICE VERSA
Both employees and employers have specific priorities that each seeks in the other as partners in an employment relationship. If each can be honest about these, as well as make a conscious effort to sincerely agree and meet these expectations, their working relationship should be a win-win. Let’s look a t each of their priority …
Continue Reading >What Are the Top Issues & Concerns of Businesses Today
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to reflect on our many blessings and thank those who have contributed to that. That is especially true to thank our relatives who have done everything possible so that we can live in a country with so many freedoms. All are encouraged to thank all those wonderful and generous …
Continue Reading >How Did Existing Execs “Learn the Ropes” vs How The New Generation Expects to Learn
When the existing Execs were “learning how to be a Leader” years ago, the hope was to have an existing Leader who was gifted at teaching, training, and developing the younger generation on how to be an Effective Leader. That was true with my husband, Bill Crigger. He was first exposed to a very sharp, …
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