The ubiquity of employee engagement renders it a management fad, unfortunately. Employees find it elusive and another trend that changes one thing – their perspective on a possibility lost to good intentions. Also managers and employees both find employee engagement one of those vague trends leaving most wondering what it means and what it looks […] Read more… Read More»
What if the next time you hit hard economic times, you didn’t have to lay off a single employee? With the gut-wrenching halt of its economy that has faced many southern European nations in recent years, the leadership of a Portuguese company faced huge layoffs just to stay in business. However by working with today’s […] Read more… Read More»
Wouldn’t it be great if we loved our work? I hope you derive satisfaction and reward from your work, but research shows that’s not the norm. Let’s walk you through some of the current research on the typical American workplace and employee dissatisfaction, and then look at how we can improve. Employees in 2013: Checked […] Read more… Read More»
At Choose2Matter, our opening line in speaking to young adults is “You Are a Genius, and the World Needs Your Contribution.” Next, we tell them they can change the world. Why do we say this? Because studies show that, at the age of five, 100% of students believe they can, and will, change the world. […] Read more… Read More»
“Friends are the family you choose.” Ever hear that one? A friend of ours, whose ‘family of origin’ was, well, downright terrible, told that to Jane and me years ago. I have no idea where she got it – maybe a Hallmark card. Who cares? It’s a great way to think about your closest friends. […] Read more… Read More»
I find it striking that so many companies don’t have a point of view. I’m not talking about a “mission,” or a “vision,” or even a “positioning statement.” Those are all great and, without them, break-room walls the world over would be barren, desolate places. I mean a point of view – an opinion, often […] Read more… Read More»
The secret is out. The arrival of Social tools and networks is fundamentally changing every aspect of how organizations deal with customers, partners and community. And the way a company builds and maintains its culture as it grows is no exception. The question that we at Sprinklr are trying our best to answer is… how? […] Read more… Read More»
I’m not big into celebrity gossip or royal-watching, but even as out-of-touch as I am in such matters, news got through the pop culture fog I live in: news that someone famous in the UK had a baby boy. Congratulations! I’m a proud daddy myself, and so I know how special that little boy’s parents […] Read more… Read More»
Let me clear that workplace optimism isn’t about observing the proverbial glass as half-full. It’s also not about taking a Pollyannaish viewpoint that denies reality. What Workplace Optimism Is Optimism at work is a belief employees hold, including managers, that it’s possible to do good work while at work. Furthermore, employees are inspired by the […] Read more… Read More»
Leaders or managers have the unique potential to serve as an energizing force within organizations today. With their position and collected experiences, they have the ability to influence not only what transpires within our work lives, but how we process those moments. A leader’s view of a challenging situation, including the psychological vantage point or “mindset” they bring to bear upon a problem, can affect how we move forward. As such, understanding how leader behavior affects the attitudes and actions of team members, is of primary interest. There are many elements to consider as we evaluate strategies to effectively lead a group of individuals in today’s world of work — but, can positivity play a central role in enhancing a team’s outlook and performance outcomes? A growing body of evidence says, yes…. Read More»
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