One-Phrase Engagement

Employees, left to their own devices, are likely to become distracted and maybe even bored with some of the work. But employees who are engaged by their bosses, who have regular conversations and are given small attainable tasks to accomplish are more likely to keep focused and on task. So how do you go from being an absentee manager to one who engages immediately?

Video: Lessons Are Repeated

Do you find yourself having to face the same problems and put out the same fires at work? Do you find yourself secretly questioning why does this keeps happening to you? Can I let you in on a little secret? It keeps happening because you’re just not getting it.

Video: The Open-Door Policy

Do you have an "open door" policy at your workplace? Almost every organizations claims to. So why is it that if so many organizations have an "open door" policy, so much takes place behind closed doors?

Video: Why "Family" Workplace Is A Bad Idea

This week, let’s take a look at the concept of trying to build a “family” in your workplace or imposing “team-building” on your people. The truth is, most of your staff have nothing in common with each other except where they work. So don’t force them into becoming a family or a team. That just creates a disconnect.

Video: Who Is To Blame For Employee Engagement?

Kevin Burns, Workplace Expert rants on the fact that it just doesn't seem right that all of the blame for what is wrong with the workplace gets placed squarely on the shoulders of the disengaged employee.