Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

It’s Bigger. A Career is Not a Job

A career vs your job

When it comes to strategy in business there’s something called a short term strategy and another there’s something completely separate strategy piece that plans long term.  Both, long term and short term strategies  are equally important for the future success of your organization or business, but the strategy, involvement, and planning behind them is undeniably […]

Does Your Office Need a Swear Jar?

Cursing at Work

My grandma used words like fudge and sugar when she swore. Now, it’s not uncommon to hear the F-word, D-bag and other s**t while at work. A friend recently mentioned being shocked when a co-worker cussed multiple times during a marketing kick-off meeting. And, another said that her three-year-old dropped the F-bomb after hearing her […]

Halloween Photos Shared by Employees on Glassdoor

Office Halloween party and costume inspiration

Halloween Photos Shared by Employees on Glassdoor Need some inspiration for your office Halloween party and the costume you might want to wear? If so, check out these halloween photos shared by Employees on Glassdoor.

Cut Once, Measure Twice: HR Metrics for Training, Retention & Engagement

HR Metrics, Employee Productivity, Employee Engagement

Every manager wants to increase productivity and engagement, boost employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover. The answer can be as straightforward as putting employee training programs into place. The advantages of institutionalized training programs are numerous, whether considering the short-term impact of giving employees greater confidence and abilities or the long-term impact of lowering attrition and […]

Infographic: Midlife Crisis & Worst College Degrees

Thinking about going back to school? Check out this infographic on midlife crisis and the worst college degrees.  An excerpt from the infographic below… …  Midlife Crisis & Worst College Degrees When Job Satisfaction isn’t what it should be A. Overall Job Satisfaction in the U.S. 1. 71 percent of workers are “not engaged” or […]

Americans Eyeing Executive Salaries as Election Approaches

Americans Eyeing Executive Salaries as Election Approaches Kansas City, Kan. – With the election just two weeks away and much emphasis being placed on the increasing wage gap between the upper and middle classes, executive pay is once again becoming a source of scrutiny for many Americans. Compdata Surveys’ Executive Compensation 2012/2013 survey results reported […]