by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 9, 2019 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
All of us know people who like to complain. Those folks can be difficult to be around, and they can be especially tough to work with. And when you’re in a leadership role, you have little choice but to deal with these negative employees regularly. You may sometimes be...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Apr 4, 2019 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Company culture isn’t set by any one person. Rather, it’s something that emanates from the entire team. With that said, leaders invariably set the tone and establish some of the core cultural values. One of the key aspects of being a transformational leader is seeking...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 11, 2019 | Human Resources
In the life of any business, HR decisions have to be made—decisions about hiring, training, firing, and beyond. That’s why medium- and large-sized companies have HR professionals or even entire HR departments to make sure these decisions are made judiciously. Indeed:...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 7, 2019 | Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Every company has a culture, whether you’re aware of it or not. The question is, are you being intentional about building a strong company culture—or are you simply allowing it to happen haphazardly? I don’t need to tell you that just hoping for a positive...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Oct 2, 2018 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Team Building, Workplace Culture
What do you look for in the hiring process? You obviously want to find applicants who possess the technical skills and experience levels required for the job in question. You also need employees who will work well with your existing team members—in other words, you...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Sep 14, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Team Building, Workplace Culture
Most leaders have only the best intentions when it comes to team-building. Yet sometimes, they can be their own worst enemies. Without realizing it, leaders can say and do things that sabotage their own efforts to build strong, coherent teams. It’s important to know...
