Are You a "Requirer" or an "Inspirer"?

Most people prefer to work for a leader with a style that leads others respectfully, including and inspiring them, rather than by dominating and requiring them to abide by the boss’s rules. Let’s challenge the old model of the “requirer” and offer…

What is Your Reputation as an Employer?

Almost a decade ago, the late Roger Herman, an international business futurist, speaker and author made the following prediction:  “As the economy picks up, employers who have treated employees badly during the tight economy will be in serious trouble.  More…

Grow Your Employees or Risk Losing Them

Companies are discovering that good employees are hard to find, and so must start implementing intentional strategies for retaining them.  In their retention efforts, employers need to look more closely at their current employee utilization to be sure that they…