Forget tough. Today’s competition is fierce! Now, more than ever, your commitment to establishing a true “team” culture is not optional, it is vital to your company’s success, and is a major key to survival in today’s tough economy. [Read more…]
posted on May 30, 2017 by
The High Performance Workplace
This article originally appeared in the Construction Financial Management Association publication – It provides examples from the construction and CFO perspective, however, it’s concepts apply to all businesses.
You’ve just completed checking over a new subcontractor’s construction expenditures on a large hospital project. You had reservations about using a new subcontractor on such a visible project, but the construction manager was able to persuade the CEO about the firm’s capabilities. Now, you’re beginning to see cost overruns that you will need to nip in the bud if you are to deliver the project within budget. You get up from your desk to pour yourself another cup of coffee before tackling the next task. There’s still a huge amount of work you need to get done before the end of the day, but you pour the steamy brew and pause for a few moments to gaze at the people around you. [Read more…]
posted on June 1, 2012 by
Employee Satisfaction
“Whose job is it to keep you motivated?”
When employees are asked this question, you might think the response would be “It’s my job to keep myself motivated.” But, in reality, the most frequent and correct answer is, “It’s my boss’s job.” [Read more…]
posted on May 30, 2012 by
Do You Have a Bad Boss?
The bad boss. We’ve all had at least one. Hopefully, not more than one and, still more hopefully, we haven’t been one ourselves. [Read more…]
posted on May 22, 2012 by
Employee Engagement – Engaged? Who Me?
Employee engagement has all the earmarks of a marriage—a business one anyway. It exists when an employee feels that he or she has a job with an employer they support, believe in, and to which they can make a personal contribution. [Read more…]
posted on May 18, 2012 by
The Rules of Accountability
“It takes much more than a great product or service and a smart competitive strategy to be successful in today’s business world. Instead, success requires the concentrated effort and support of everyone in your company. Your entire work force be must accountable, not only to management, but also to each other. When your people are accountable your organization will have a competitive edge. [Read more…]
