What is free speech for employees?  Should it be defined and discussed?  Does it matter if the speech is made at work or outside of work?...

We want our employees to learn and grow, but have you looked at your promotion process lately?  Do you have one?  Does your staff know...

We’re at a time of year when many people get sick, so how should managers handle unexpected absences?  Of course, a lot of this depends...

There are lots of ways to reward employees, but managers sometimes ask why they should recognize employee contributions?  After all,...

Many are aware of the violence that occurred with the recent assassination attempt, but how do we help our employees deal with a divisive...

Most of us enjoy taking time off occasionally, but why should managers encourage vacations?  And what does that look like? Several of us...

Unless we’re new at a job, we typically understand our responsibilities.  But how do managers keep their employees focused?  We have so...

Leaders should engage in continuous learning, but how do we get the most out of conferences and learning opportunities? I can’t begin to...

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has gotten a lot of press over the last few years, some good, some bad.  At this point, it is time...

Most of us have encountered an employee who is never happy.  For this employee, there is something wrong with every initiative that comes...

Organizations often look for top leadership skills to ensure their management is performing strategically and effectively.  But what does...

I’m going a little off topic today, but have you visited your public library lately?  Public libraries are great untapped resources for ...

The solar eclipse was a special event that many of us enjoyed.  Did you take advantage of the opportunity to use it as a team building...

As we come to a close for March, what have you done at work to recognize Women’s History Month?  This year’s theme is regarding women who...

Often small business owners think they don’t need to worry about documenting employee processes or issues.  With only one or a few...

Small organizations sometimes struggle with recruiting employees. Owners ask what benefits can small businesses provide to entice...

Are you doing anything in your organization to define what it means to be civil?  The question as to what civility even is has come up a...

Employee Appreciation Day is upon us, so in what ways can small businesses celebrate?  Ideally, our employees feel appreciated every day,...

Companies and employees talk about transparency, but what does transparency mean? To me, being transparent means being open with goals...

How do we encourage DEIB at work?  We talk a lot about these issues and how best to encourage diversity in thoughts, actions, and ideas...