It’s commonly accepted these days that different generations of workers — whether they’re millennials, baby boomers or Gen Xers — require different...
Entries Tagged Employee Performance
Editorial
Millennial Employees Drive Changes in the Performance Review Process
Both employers and employees frequently say the annual performance review process is one of the most awful, detestable parts of work. You...
Editorial
Stamp Out Politics in the Workplace
A few months ago, we lived through another bitter and partisan election cycle. The nasty attack ads blanketing the airwaves, the 24-hour...
Editorial
Thanks in Advance for Reading This Column – Kate
Most of us like to be thanked, especially when the sentiment is sincere. For that reason, “thank you” is one of the...
Editorial
Rally the Troops to Boost Production, Raise Morale
Mike worked for a medium-sized business and went to work every day happy to have a job. But he wasn’t too enthused...
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10 Common Responses You Should Never Utter to Employees
Entry 288714We all overuse certain words and phrases. Myself definitely included: I’m guilty of ending sentences with “... so ...” when I’m...
Editorial
Do You Still Pump Through Inspection Ports? Knock It Off!
Is it standard practice to pump a septic tank through the inspection port?Every so often I get jolted back to reality. This...













