Getting yourself engaged in your work
We talk a lot about what companies can do to foster employee engagement. This conversation is important because there is so much that can be done, easily and inexpensively, by business leaders and managers to foster engagement in [...]
Great Managers Drive Engagement
Manager-employee relationships are powerful. They help drive strategy, get the necessary work done and shape workplace culture. In addition, the relationship an employee has with his or her manager has a significant impact on an employee’s work experience and the [...]
How Engagement Affects Business Results
In 2012, Gallup, a company that is widely known for conducting surveys, undertook a major research project in the area of employee engagement. Their report, released in 2013, is called The State of the Global Workplace. In this [...]
Employee Engagement is Good Business
The following article was published in the Building Blocks Magazine, Vol. 12, No.4, a publication of the Greater Toronto Apartment Association. In many business articles today, a common topic that is often spoken of is how to [...]
Free to be me… at work!
I had the opportunity recently to experience an inspiring McMaster Business School Women’s Breakfast session with keynote speaker, Megan Hoernke, Leadership Coach. With humour, passion, and conviction Megan spoke about authenticity in the workplace and allowing your [...]
Bottom line: Skilled managers get the job done
When managers fail, companies feel it. The workplace becomes unhealthy, employees become unmotivated, productivity declines, and loyalty dwindles. However, when managers are skilled things get done. Skilled managers provide direction, distinct purpose, and structure to work activities. [...]
Finding Downtime: Are You A Master Or Servant To Your Time?
After a relaxing holiday break that included spending precious time with family and friends, I felt renewed and ready to jump back into the swing of things. I actually felt like I missed work, my routine, and being [...]
Hiring for the Wrong Reasons
Last month, I have the privilege of being a guest on CBC's noontime radio show, Ontario Today. During the show, host Rita Celli, initiated a discussion about what the wrong reasons to hire may be and callers from [...]
Steer Clear of These Common Hiring Mistakes
Posting a job…..reviewing resumes…..interviewing……it is a lot of work to find the right person for your team. As you navigate through the hiring process, mistakes can be made that cause a great candidate to be “the one [...]
