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California State Measures Prop 19 Legalizes Marijuana Under California Law But Not Federal Law Nor M

So… my esteem collogues across California, make that the world! What exactly should we do about this measure and how does it really affect the citizens of California. Well let’s talk about it in terms of employment and the human resources department issue... Read >

What's Going Out The Door?

Companies are often accused of throwing out the baby with the bath water. If you don’t understand this phrase you are probably under 50 years old. Basically it describes how we don’t distinguish what is an essential verse what is non essential as we make ... Read >

The Real Power of the Front Line Supervisor And Where Does It Come From? Part V

Part V Referent Power This is the fifth and last of our topic series on Power. Imagine the most charismatic individual you have ever known. What were the traits and behaviors you most admired, and why did you feel that way about them? Well, that... Read >

The Real Power of the Front Line Supervisor And Where Does It Come From? Part II

Part II Well my friends we began this discussion on just how really powerful a supervisor's position is. The example we used was a supervisor asking a subordinate to put just a few extra hours on a time card to claim a little extra crash on his bi-mont... Read >

Being Significant

I decided to write this article because I'm sick and tired of always pursuing the elusive ‘American Dream' only to find an empty feeling of achievement at the end of the chase. Many of us spend the vast majority of our time seeking material riches and, ... Read >

People and Technology: Eight ways you can be effective too!

The incredible level and use of technology underway today never ceases to amaze me! We are simply overwhelmed by it. Something as simple as a decision to purchase a cell phone can quickly become a paralyzing experience because of the ‘technical' options... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market – Sustaining High Levels of Performance, Part 4

In our last article we discussed optimizing employee performance. In part four we will discuss how organizations can sustain the high levels of performance achieved by the 3D Employee Empowerment ModelTM. The keys to sustained high performance in o... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market – Optimizing Employee Performance, Part 3

In our last few articles we discussed attracting new employees. In part three we will discuss getting the most from your workforce. Unfortunately, many employers think the way you do this is to reduce staff and increase expectations! In reality, th... Read >

Want to Change How You Behave at Work? You Can!

One of the beautiful things about human behavior is that we can change it, if we are committed to making the change and approach the change process in the right way. If we don't like being afraid of public speaking, we can change, if we don't like bei... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market - Attracting New Employees, Part 2, Section 1

Part II This is the second of a series of four articles addressing strategies for setting up your business for success in 2010. There are four overriding strategies that we will develop in these articles: 1) Retaining current employees, 2) Attracting ne... Read >

A Tragic Example of How the Lack of Employee Empowerment Extinguished 11 Lives

A lot has been written about the power of employee empowerment; a belief among employees that they are endowed with the authority and capability of making decisions and taking actions that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization, ... Read >

on Artest of the LA Lakers Provides a Practical Example of the Power of Personal Empowerment

As a huge Lakers fan I watched all of the post-game commentary and interviews following the victory over the Boston Celtics and as I listened to Ron Artest's interviews and press conference I was reminded again of the power of self-efficacy and personal e... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market - Attracting New Employees, Part 2, Section 3

Let's categorize recruitment prospects into four categories: 1. Excited and motivated in their current employment 2. Content but pursuable 3. Testing the waters 4. Actively looking to leave their current employ Employees that are excited and motiva... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market - Attracting New Employees, Part 2, Section 2

Prepare the job posting A job posting should peak the readers interest and compel them to action; consequently, it should portray your company and position in the best light without misrepresenting the facts. The job posting should be concise; infor... Read >

Preparing Today for the Future Scarce Labor Market - Retaining Current Employees, Part 1

This is the first of a series of four articles addressing strategies for setting up your business for success in 2010. There are four overriding strategies that we will develop in these articles: 1) Retaining current employees, 2) Attracting new empl... Read >