by John Schaefer | Jan 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
How to get more from, without paying more to, employees — and they’ll thank you for it! When surveyed, employees consistently will ask for cash, but research shows that it’s the least effective form of recognition – How come? Steve is a loyal employee who...
by John Schaefer | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
They’re not what you think, but are surprisingly easy to fix by focusing on a few simple changes in communication style! In the movie Multiplicity with Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell, the character of Doug Kinney (Keaton) clones himself so he can get more work...
by John Schaefer | Nov 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
. . . but whatever’s in second place is a long way behind! “Let’s Just Give ’em A Gift Card . . .” and other comments of a mediocre manager Connie was dreading the upcoming HR meeting. It’s not that she wasn’t excited to share how the company blood drive was...
by John Schaefer | Oct 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was invited to participate in a fun and unusual exercise; analysing the staff and management on the TV show The Office from any HR Consultant’s perspective. I had to brush up on my knowledge of the show and the characters, but for any of you who are even...
by John Schaefer | Oct 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Three Strikes and You’re IN! How a Love of Baseball Helps Improve Workplace Productivity and Profit Baseball is a simple game, not easy, but simple if you just understand the basics. Okay, you’re wondering what could baseball possibly have to do with recognizing...
by John Schaefer | Oct 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Is training and development- a good investment or an additional expenditure? I was recently ask the question – Is training and development- a good investment or an additional expenditure? I thought I’d share my answer as it really got me thinking about how...
