This month we celebrate Halloween in the US. Most businesses ignore it. Some prohibit it on religious grounds. Smart businesses embrace it as a team building opportunity. In my article,…
Halloween Is Good For Your Business
Managing Change Means Managing People’s Fear
There is a lot of change happening in the business world right now. Companies are going out of business, being taken over by the government, or cutting back. Even if…
What Did They Really Say?
I can’t think of any management skill that is more important right now than communication. Your employees may be worried about the current economic situation more than you know. It…
Can I Survive The Layoff?
Whenever a layoff occurs, some people leave the company, but some remain. It often seems the ones who survive the layoffs get the worst of it. So what do you…
Palin Flunks Debate Interview
In the article Job Interview Questions to Ask I list the three things you need to find out from the candidate in a job interview. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is…
Celebrate Your Layoff
No matter what the popular term of the day might be, the reality of layoffs is now with us. We’re in a downturn and it’s going to last a while. And while companies may be trying to find the nicest way to lower the boom, if the boom is falling toward you, there is no ‘nice’ about it.
Are You Next To Be Fired?
It usually is not a surprise when you get fired. Unless you are kidding yourself, you usually can see the signs that something is coming. Right now there is an…
