Ver la versión en español aquí Last month, I wrote a post about one company’s new “Mail on Holiday” program where emails are automatically deleted during an employee’s vacation. What if, in combination with such a program, an employee could have unlimited vacation time? For most employees, it’s a dream. But if you work for … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí The football may be fantasy, but how real is its effect on productivity in your workplace? A recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., an employment consulting firm, states that fantasy football, with an estimated 31 million working-age participants, may cost employers close to $14 billion. According to … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí It’s the most wonderful time of the year … football season! In my house, it’s all football, all the time – college football (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday), pro football (Sunday, Monday and Thursday), NFL Total Access, ESPN Game Day etc. My husband and I even watched HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí I am always excited to turn on my “Out of Office” message on my email before I leave for vacation. But that message does not stop the emails from coming in or eliminate the need for my response when I am back in the office (or when I check … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Can You Hear Us Now? While there is no question that employee productivity is a concern for all employers, there is at least one study supporting the notion that short “smartphone” breaks during the workday may not only be inevitable but actually a good thing. A doctoral student at … Continue Reading
Ver la versión en español aquí Many employees enjoy working for employers who “do good” in the world. Making money is important but not the sole concern. Many companies and their employees are involved in charities. However, a growing number of employers are making a profit while also focusing on social and environmental concerns. We think … Continue Reading
Many companies tout themselves as a “flexible workplace.” But what exactly does that mean? Does the company permit employees to have a regular telecommuting schedule or just work from home occasionally? Does the company offer modified start and stop times or compressed workweeks? All of these options and more can be components of a flexible … Continue Reading
CareerBuilder.com has released its “Mother’s Day Survey” comparing working moms and dads in categories such as salary, title, and job satisfaction. The conclusion: “While salary data indicates that female breadwinners may have a tougher time making ends meet, working moms in general tend to be happier in their jobs.” The study was conducted between February … Continue Reading
(in other words, do as Steve Miller says) I think most would agree that loyalty is right up there among the most desirable employee traits (and if you disagree, please don’t stop reading . . . I spent a precious weekend writing this blog). Assessing employee loyalty can be difficult. Don’t expect an employee to … Continue Reading
