
Why Engagement Matters Now More Than Ever
In an especially good 12/27/25 Wall Street Journal piece (“Companies Are Outlining Plans for 2026. Hiring Isn’t One of Them”), Chip Cutter notes that US

Give Your Workforce a Present Next Year… LISTEN to Them Better!
One of the best things you can do for your 2026 bottom line is to listen to your workforce better. Not just cleaning out your

So Long, 2025
The year 2025 is about to come to an end. Thank goodness, some would say. On the good side, Unemployment stayed relatively stable, and under

Have We Lost “That Loving Feeling?”
Recent polls suggest that a growing number of workers would prefer paid time off or extra cash in lieu of a holiday party. What’s up

Some Thoughts for Leaders On the Front Edge of AI
AI is already replacing jobs, and we’re just at the start of powerful tsunami that promises to wipe out countless more. Have you thought about how, down the road, you’ll fill your middle and senior ranking talent with fewer humans in the developmental levels of your organization?

Motivated People Move Faster
Treating people right, to include with high expectations, is still one of the very best things you can do for your organization’s customers, your bottom line, and yes, your employer reputation. The current practice of firing, unfiring, and refiring federal workers in retaliation for political disagreement is a particularly visible example of what NOT to do to motivate workers.