Apr 09 2013

3 Reasons Private Companies Need to be Transparent

Over the years, I worked with a lot of small, privately owned companies.  After awhile, you get a sense of the companies that seem to get it right and the ones that never do.  Of course, much goes into making a successful company, but I would argue that the culture is at the top of the list. 

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Mar 27 2013

What CEOs Don’t Understand About Telecommuting

First it was Yahoo, now Zappo’s CEO, Tony Hsieh has stated "we don't really telecommute" and is investing  $350 million on a new Las Vegas Office building to prove it.  These CEOs and executive’s use phrases like ” building relationships”, “improving communications and collaboration”. But does this really happen when you force people back in the office?

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Feb 26 2013

The Problem with Yahoo’s Telecommuting Decision

The recent announcement from Yahoo to force telecommuters back to the office comes on the heels of Bank of America’s announcement in December to limit it's "My Work" flex schedules.  This is a disturbing trend at a time when employees are asking for more and more flexibility and work-life balance.

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Feb 21 2013

3 Ways to Make Your Year-End Assessments Like the Oscars

My friends know that I’m a tad obsessed about all things entertainment.  I subscribe to the quasi-legitimate People and Us, and the very legitimate Entertainment Weekly. So come Academy Award time, like this weekend, I’m in my element.  It got me thinking, why don’t managers assess and reward people like the Oscars do?

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Feb 11 2013

6 Fun Things to do at Work

If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, you’re probably wishing you were anywhere but work.  And if you’re in the NE, you’re still digging out of your 28 plus inches of snow.  So isn’t everyone ready for a little fun at work? 

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Dec 18 2012

Have Some Compassion During the Holidays

It’s easy to get anxious this time of year. You have the normal stresses of your job and then the constant pull of the holiday demands. On top of all that, the country is mourning the unimaginable horror that occurred in Newtown, Conn.. Take a step back and have some compassion for what your employees may be feeling this year.

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Dec 10 2012

Better Ways to Deliver Bad News

Every company has to delivery bad news now and then. It seems like the end of the year is prime time for these types of communications. Maybe the company thinks if you’re in the Holiday spirit, it won’t sound so bad.   Just recently, we saw IBM's announcement of a change to their 401k match and the NY Post reported lower Wall Street bonuses this year.  Hopefully, these firms are using these tips to deliver the message to their employees.

 

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