Connie Saunders, Senior Consultant, looks into what creates the differing views between leadership and employees regarding employee involvement. Why do employees see room for improvement while leaders are satisfied, and what can organizations do to bridge the gap? Involvement Gap Through the eyes of employees and leaders employee involvement looks, feels and is something different [...]
The latest edition of HR Magazine (www.shrm.org) recognizes the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to work for in the United States. As I read through the various articles, there emerged some definite trends that can be very powerful tools as we seek to distinguish organizations as employers of choice. From a leadership perspective, a [...]
I recently read an article on the SHRM website by Kathy Gurchiek, August 2008 “CEOs Shift Leadership Approach in Tough Times”. The main emphasis of the article based on a recent survey of CEOs was how with the challenges of the current economy that CEOs are taking a step back and looking at what they [...]
Just read a very brief, but insightful, article in the July/August edition of Healthcare Executive on managing an experienced staff. What if you find yourself being promoted or accepting a position in which several key players on your team have more experience than you do? This can be a very intimidating, but manageable, situation. Some [...]
The Jackson Group in consulting with leaders across the country, we hear the “buzz” about email. Some leaders thrive on it, some feel overwhelmed by it, and many are unsure how to most effectively manage their email. Providing some helpful hints is the purpose of the article that I have linked for you. Click here [...]
