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Wear the Button: It's Equal Pay Day
I was young, maybe 5 or 6. My grandma had a button pinned on her coat (yes, buttons were a thing then) – the button was red, white, and blue and said...
Leverage HR Solutions to Ward Off Burnout
It can feel like trying to walk up the down escalator – you’re working hard but not making progress. And as more employees burnout or resign, the...
It's in the Delivery: Ready for Feedback?
I like the wind. It can be gentle like rustling leaves or forceful like a tornado. The wind itself is not something we can see or hold, yet it contains...
Resolutions or Goals - 3 Ways to Get Going in 2023
My resolutions set for the new year hardly ever last. Except one year, when I resolved to randomly wink and smile at people. That lasted through April,...
Do Tight Merit Budgets Punish Loyalty in Top Performers?
Recently, I spoke with a group of cooperative CEOs about today’s volatile labor market and shifting compensation trends in merit increases and starting...
Death, Politics and Compensation: Conversations We Avoid
I have yet to meet a manager who likes to talk about compensation with their employees. It’s a challenging and complex topic that directly impacts...
5 Ways Annual Reviews Can Improve Work Performance
“I love performance reviews,” said nobody ever. But what if you could change how those meetings go? What if, instead of the same review-the-form...
Beyond Attitude - Let's Talk Gratitude
How often do you thank someone? I bet it’s several times a day. Thanks for holding the door, for explaining a process, for delivering a package. It’s...
Get Creative! Benefits to Enhance Total Compensation
A few weeks ago, I read an article that cited a random survey about what employees want from their employer. It stated that 63% of those surveyed...
