Every company describes their culture differently. Often, what is really being described is diversity and inclusion, employer brand, or core values. So, what is culture, really? It’s the behaviors, motivators,...
Reevaluating the Employee / Employer Relationship In the beginning of 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. It’s no question that employers in the...
Lead from your strengths In the spirit of knowing yourself (and your management & communication style), answer these questions: Do you make your expectations clear to others, and follow up to assure...
We have sifted through various lists and talked to our friends and colleagues in leadership, to come up with this Leadership Reading List of indisputable classics and fresh voices. Read these and other texts to drive your future and the success of your organization.
Much has been written about communication, particularly a leader communicating expectations to his or her team and colleagues. It’s always been important, but now it’s vital to your success. Because of the...
In the past we frequently heard from owners and managers that they were not interested in hiring someone who wanted to work from home. Many managers have had poor experiences with remote workers or expected...
Building an Effective Succession Plan: Why and How to Do It A good succession plan ensures there will always be someone ready to step up—a talented and properly trained employee who can take over important...
Millennial Mythbusters Part III: Managing Millennials As noted in our earlier two blogs about Millennials, STM completes comprehensive assessments on job candidates every day, and many of these candidates are...
Millennial Mythbusters Part II: Interviewing Millennials In my first article on Millennials, I “busted the myth” that all Millennials are lazy, or all expect an enormous compensation package. While Millennials...