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The Value of Abundant Praise at Work
A senior-level leader once told me she wasn’t one to give much praise so she needed to hire someone who didn’t need that. So, finding someone with a high level of self-confidence went on my list of have-to-have characteristics of the candidates. However, it got me thinking, is praise only for those with low self-confidence?…
Read MoreSurprising Way to Improve Employee Productivity: Employment Handbooks!
Winter is here, and it seems to have something to prove. All over the country, states are getting hit with deep snow, cold weather, and icy conditions. You might have the desire to curl up with a good book, but being trapped inside because of the cold is actually a great time to be productive. …
Read More4 Secrets to Managing Conflict for Supervisors Stuck in the Middle
Occasionally, I’m swept up in the moment and forget the adage, “There are two sides to every story.” (In the workplace, there are even more sides than that!) After all, managing people can be a hectic job where time is at a premium and emotions sometimes get the best of us. My many years in…
Read MoreHow to Do Good HR – Simplified!
Someone once said to me that she has always been fascinated with human resources because she’s seen it done well – and done poorly. The stark contrast between her experiences in different organizations signifies the importance of knowing if your organization is GOOD at HR or not. So, how can you tell?
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