Tag: mistakes

August 18, 2021

There is a tendency in the business world to treat each project’s outcome in a binary fashion—as either a success or a failure. This dichotomy rarely reflects the reality of project outcomes. It also makes it difficult to accurately evaluate […]

January 14, 2019

It’s hard to believe another year is coming to a close, but here we are. As part of my personal year-end celebration, I have prepared an informal ranking of the top mistakes I’ve tried to help clients avoid, correct, or […]

December 21, 2018

Did you know that: 81% of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their lifetime and that 38% of the harassment they experience occurs inside the workplace? That 75% of people have been affected by workplace bullying? And […]

November 19, 2018

It’s no secret that Millennials recently surpassed Generation X to become the single largest cohort in the American Workforce. Which means that younger adults will be continuing to move into positions of leadership and management. Unfortunately, leadership training is generally […]

July 16, 2018

A 2016 University of Florida Study found that the percentage of shrink caused by employee theft was “only” 30 percent. This accounts for approximately $15 billion in losses on an annual basis. Catching an employee stealing would seem an unassailable […]

June 28, 2018

With the almost incessant buzz around the term “employee engagement” over the past few years, everyone knows how important it is for employees to feel a deep connection to the work they do. We all care — and are all […]

June 11, 2018

Annually, the IRS identifies the 12e biggest mistakes noted in 401(k) plans and publishes a “fix-it” guide to assist HR professionals/plan administrators. Of those twelve, four such mistakes are the most common across plans. These pitfalls should be taken into […]

May 14, 2018

I am amazed sometimes at the things employers will do to avoid paying overtime. If this is done unintentionally, it is a sign of ignorance and lack of proper understanding of the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. If […]

September 12, 2016

In today’s job market, there are a lot of employers competing for the best talent — including those superstars who currently work for you. That makes it paramount that your managers do everything possible to retain your best workers. Some […]

June 9, 2016

Here are a few stats that really drive home just how critical benefits communication is for HR pros. When employees that were offered rich employer benefits received poor communication, just 22% of those workers reported being satisfied with their benefits. […]