Here’s what kills me: When a person manages to get a job in an area where they are technically capable but socially inept. Let me explain. For the past several months, a family member of mine has been sick, and we have had almost daily visits to the doctor’s office. The nurse is socially inept. She never makes eye contact, …
It’s Recognition Not Rocket Science
Why is it so hard for managers to get it right?! My brother was recently recognized by his boss and was so insulted by the gesture that he started looking for a new job the very same day. As with most recognition, it’s meant to make the employee feel good, build morale, and keep them around longer, but this boss …
Don’t Be the Person Who Forces Us to Create Yet Another Policy
From new hires confused by our ‘wear anything’ dress code, to managers planning a team outing, our employees are familiar with my anti-policy viewpoint. They all seem to get it and I actually hear them reinforcing the mantra “Don’t be the person who forces us to create a policy” to others in the company who are about to do something …