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...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Aug 29, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Workplace Culture
Business owners and team leaders are zealous to avoid turnover, and they especially want to keep their best employees in the fold. Sooner or later, though, you’re going to have to deal with the unpleasant reality of a valued employee leaving the company, striking out...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Aug 27, 2018 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
Recognizing high achievers is crucial if you want to retain your best talent. All of us like to be noticed. We like our good efforts to be recognized, and our hard work acknowledged. This is a basic truth about human nature, and it’s something most leaders know...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Aug 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Leadership, Productivity, Workplace Culture
Let’s be honest: Most of us waste a little bit of time each day, whether by playing on Facebook, browsing YouTube videos, or simply being idle. This wasted time is not always, in fact, wasted. There is value in taking a little time to let your mind wander, and to...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jul 9, 2018 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
What’s the most important ingredient in company culture? There are several possible answers, perhaps, but for me the most obvious one is trust. For your company to succeed, and for its culture to thrive, your employees have to trust you; and you, in turn, must have...
