In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the success of any organization hinges on the enthusiasm and commitment of its employees. However, recent findings from the Gallup survey on employee engagement reveal a concerning trend – a significant portion of the workforce is disengaged. This poses a formidable challenge for businesses looking to thrive in […]

I’ve been that key employee that was instrumental in growing a family business only to hear the “dangling carrot” about stock options one too many times. There’s a better way Most employees embrace a company’s culture. That’s the #1 way to attract and retain employees. If it’s not there today, build it. If you have […]

I have a leadership development presentation I provide for small businesses. After wrapping up, one business owner asked how to accomplish the same for $10/hr employees. “The approach is the same”, I said. Granted, there are transitory businesses that will always have a high rate of turnover. That doesn’t mean all employees shouldn’t enjoy their […]

U.S. industries have become increasingly concentrated in the 21st century, leaving fewer employers in local labor markets. This is not good for workers. The simplest example is a town with one company in the business of producing widgets. The company has little competition when hiring widget workers and can pay them lower wages. A new […]