Go Ahead and Record Me at Work—Please!
How can audio and video recordings of employee interactions, such as at meetings, be used as a tool to improve workgroup and individual performance?
Is Collaboration Overrated?
As I brainstorm survival techniques for an introvert in an open-plan office, I dream of a day when “collaboration” will be more than the peanut gallery offering comments and criticism while one or two people carry the load.
Is “Workplace Wellness” a Lie?
According to a new study, 39 wellness-related outcomes were measured, from sick days to health-care spending. The researchers found no significant effect in 37 of the 39 outcomes.
Should You Keep a Database of Job Candidates You Almost Hired?
The hiring process is grueling for both candidate and company, so it’s probably worth giving that candidate you almost hired a call or e-mail when new opportunities arise.
Is Your Company Creating Good Citizens?
A recent study suggests that employees who feel oppressed in the workplace may be deterred from participating in their local civic life.
Does Everybody (or Anyone) Look Like You at Your Company?
Companies often apply a rigorous, metrics-based approach to monitoring and improving every corporate initiative except diversity.
Fostering Employee Career Changes
Enabling employees to move into roles other than the ones they were hired to fill can be challenging, but the payoff is huge.
Chatting Virtually at Work
What workplace chat technology capabilities would you prefer to have?
That’s So Annoying!
Is work etiquette something you come to the company with, or is it something that can be taught and reinforced after a person is hired?
When the Going Gets “Ruff”—Allow Employees to Bring Dogs to Work
When you’ve just spent 20 minutes on the phone with an angry, unreasonable client, wouldn’t it help to have an adorable cocker spaniel curl up around your feet?