Ideas
Gen Y leadership strategies
Recently I spoke to a group of HR Leaders at the statewide SHRM Conference in Madison about attracting, leading and retaining Gen Y employees. I'm intrigued by the number of leaders who, as we talk about the differences in the emerging workforce, well, they just kind of shake their heads in disapproval. This is fairly common.
The relationship myth
Most who know me would not call me a cold, heartless, task-driven S.O.B. In fact, I always end up solidly in the "amiable" quadrant on those personality tests. So what I'm about to say goes against my very constitution.
Living life in balance
The phrase "work/life balance" is a misnomer. Attempting to achieve equal balance is unrealistic. However, striving to live a fulfilling life is possible with targeted focus and relentless effort.
Get employee buy-in
A lack of collaboration not only discourages employees, it leaves managers feeling powerless and stressed from the over-responsibility. That is the basis for the Gallup Poll research that states employee engagement and a more collaborative culture increases productivity by 74 percent.
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