by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 12, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Team Building
There’s something to be said for hiring recent college graduates. While they may not have much in the way of experience, there are other qualities that they bring to the table: New grads are hungry for achievement, bursting with ideas, and full of creative energy....
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 7, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
As you evaluate the team communication that goes on in your company—and as you brainstorm the best ways to enhance and improve it—it’s important to start with some fundamental questions. Are your team members really speaking the same language? Do they have a shared...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 5, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Management Skills, Team Building
When you hire a new employee, it’s customary to go through a rigorous interview—asking him or her many questions to assess the fit for the position. Before you ask your applicants any questions, though, it may be wise to ask yourself some. Through the proper...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 31, 2018 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Team leaders and HR executives rightly place a lot of focus on employee engagement—but in this post, we’re going to explore that topic from a different perspective. Today, I want to write briefly about employee disengagement. By understanding what causes employees to...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 29, 2018 | Hiring and Retention, Human Resources, Leadership
Recognition is one of the primary drivers of employee motivation. All of us like to feel as though our hard work is seen, appreciated, and affirmed; a simple pat-on-the-back can go a long way toward boosting our morale. For leaders, the challenge lies in administering...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 24, 2018 | Leadership, Team Building
An engaged employee is a satisfied employee—right? Well, not necessarily. Though the terms employee engagement and employee satisfaction are sometimes used interchangeably, the truth is that they have very different meanings. Defining Employee Engagement Some quick...
