In my years of experience, the one thing I’ve learned is that a company’s culture can be the determining factor if employees stay at their jobs. But what exactly does that even mean? By definition, corporate culture refers to “the beliefs and behaviors that determine...
Culture
Gender Schmender
I'm often asked what I do to combat gender inequality in the work place, and my answer may be shocking: I do nothing. To me, gender schmender. I don't believe that gender inequality exists; in my experience, as an HR Manager, I just have NOT seen it. For those out...
Corporate Culture
What is your corporate culture? Does it accurately reflect the company you envisioned? How is your message conveyed? Company handbooks are the written documentation of your company’s culture. They are the best piece of internal advertising that you have for your...
5 Ways to Gain Employees’ Respect
Respect in the workplace is as crucial as productivity when it comes to the bottom line. Without respect, no manager will succeed, which could mean a company that fails as a result. Respect is a two-way street, but it is one that managers must walk over and over again...
Three Steps to Creating a Drama-Free Workplace
Managing employees can be tough. From the hiring process to the daily dealings you have with your employees, there are a multitude of areas to manage that, if handled ineffectively, can start drama. These issues that come up can be downright draining to you and...
Stay Calm & Carry On: Tips for Dealing with Workplace Disputes
You say this, they say that. You think something is obvious, but your employees seem to think otherwise. One of the great challenges in dealing with workplace disputes is that, as the business owner or manager, 99% of issues that arise appear to be cut-and-dried as...