7 key attributes of highly promotable people
Hank BoyerMonday, April 04, 2016 As an employee — whether part-time, full-time, contract or otherwise — your day-to-day performance places you in one of two categories: promotable or not promotable. Getting a promotion starts months (or years) before the promotion date. What makes someone promotable? Here are seven attributes of highly promotable people. 1. […]
Fact of the Month: Minimum Wage Hikes Boost Real Income and Spending
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago concluded that, during the quarters following a $1 minimum wage hike, real spending by households with at least one minimum wage earner increases by $700 per quarter. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Ante Up! Build a Compensation Strategy that Attracts, Retains and Rewards Great People
Across the nation, minimum wage is on the rise. Job creation and candidate shortages are on the rise, too. If you’re serious about attracting — and keeping — top talent, it may be time to take a hard look at your compensation strategies. View Special Report Here
The Five Best Ways to Build — And Lose — Trust in the Workplace
by Dave Bowman, Human Resource Expert Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. Organizations that have trust among employees are usually successful, those that don’t, frequently are not. So, management often asks, “How can we build trust in the workforce, and how can […]
A WORLD OF TECH ADDICTS
A WORLD OF TECH ADDICTS A Time magazine international poll of 5,000 people revealed that: 84% of respondents said they couldn’t go a single day without their cell phones 50% of Americans sleep with their phone in bed next to them 20% of respondents check their phone every 10 minutes Source: huffingtonpost.com
LEADERSHIP TIP OF THE MONTH: GET OVER IT!
LEADERSHIP TIP OF THE MONTH: GET OVER IT! Threatened by people who are smarter than you? Get over it! Great leaders become even more successful when they build teams of true experts in their respective areas. What’s more, smart people want to work for secure leaders who will give them room to grow and freedom […]