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The Scoop On Unused Paid Time Off (PTO)

According to Pew Research, 46 percent of US workers take less paid time off than they are offered every year.  In this blog, I analyze the state of unused PTO using the Pew Research study and provide guidance for employers with this information in mind.  Click below for the full story! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Examining The Four-Day Workweek

Originally a reduction from the 100-hour work week, the 40-hour workweek is now under scrutiny, as technology continues to make workers more productive in less time.  Is the solution a shortened workweek?  With my extensive background in the realm of Management and Human Resources Consulting, I thought it would be helpful to discuss the implications of a four-day workweek, the pros and cons, and how it might impact employee engagement across different fields. Click below to read more. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Top 10 Management Tips For 2025 From My New York Times Bestseller: Building A Magnetic Culture

When I wrote my  New York Times Bestselling book Building A Magnetic Culture, I first asked my chief data analyst to run a Key Driver Analysis, revealing the Key Drivers of Employee Engagement, in order of importance.  The key management tips for 2025 below stem from that Key Driver Analysis in just that order. Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Stay Interviews: Why And How To Use Them Successfully

I define a Stay Interview as “a structured conversation a manager has with an individual employee to learn specific actions the manager can take to strengthen the employee’s engagement and retention with the organization.”  In this blog, I explain how you can use Stay Interviews to retain and recognize your star employees! Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

The Non-Negotiable List – 20 Red Flags For Interviews

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If you ever interview job candidates, you need a Non-Negotiable List. This list is used during the interview process to help identify “warning signs” that candidates aren’t a good fit for the organization or position. When a candidate shows one of these warning signs, he or she is no longer considered as a potential hire. Click Here For The FREE Full Blog! ...

19 Ways to be a Bad Boss

It is important to know what a good boss should do, but also what they should avoid.  This blog will not only help you realize if you are working for a bad boss, but allow you to reflect on whether you are exhibiting any of these traits yourself. To read more, please click below. Click Here To Read The FREE Full Blog! ...