by John Schaefer | Mar 29, 2022 | employee engagement
My friend Lenny Saucier had done it again. His simple, direct and unapologetic approach to “Making it Real” with regards to Culture, Recruiting, Training and building a successful business is both on point and refreshing. No BS, no pulling punches....
by John Schaefer | Feb 17, 2022 | @JohnSchaefer
“Rather than take the time to investigate the true causes of attrition, many companies are jumping to well- intentioned quick fixes that fall flat: for example, they’re bumping up pay or financial perks, like offering “thank you” bonuses without making any effort to...
by John Schaefer | Jan 13, 2022 | Articles on Employee Training and Development
In a three-part series, we’re going to talk about arguably one of the most important topics for your business: the great resignation, and the ways your company can avoid being a victim of the “big quit.” A Gallup analysis from July of 2021 found that 48% of America’s...
by John Schaefer | Nov 11, 2021 | Articles on Employee Training and Development
Who’s looking forward to 2022? We are! As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “keep moving forward.” While many organizations are focused on messages of optimism and “moving forward,” employee retention is still a major concern. The last two years have impacted virtually...
by John Schaefer | Aug 12, 2021 | @rewards
Workplace culture, employee experience, diversity of workforce – these factors are converging to create new dynamics in our everyday work life. A common denominator for success across each of these is peer relationships, which can be fostered by peer recognition. As a...
by John Schaefer | Feb 8, 2021 | employee engagement
BY BEN WIGERT AND ELLYN MAESE How do employees feel about your organization?The answer to that question influences many of the most important measures of your organization’s health — from retention, engagement and performance to customers, revenue and...
by John Schaefer | Jan 29, 2021 | employee engagement
Environmental services teams struggling to keep up with upgraded cleaning protocols As hospital environmental services (EVS) staff struggle to keep up with the enhanced cleaning and disinfectant measures made necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many...
by John Schaefer | Jan 8, 2021 | Articles on Employee Training and Development
We’ve made it through one of the strangest and most challenging years in world history. In talking to many of my clients and colleagues, it’s a mix of fatigue, amazement and pride. Many people stepped up in powerful ways and helped themselves, their...
by John Schaefer | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a leader, you have an incredible opportunity to inspire and change someone’s life every single day. An opportunity you should never take for granted. -Leadership First Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way...
by John Schaefer | Aug 3, 2020 | #employeerecognition
My friend Joe Corona at PeakFormance Consulting recently penned this fun and timely article. With so much over-serious information on health, safety and the economy, I thought a some helpful information on a bit more playful note would be nice. I think you’ll...
