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Is your workplace a hive of harmonious activity – or does it feel more like an episode of Hell’s Kitchen? Whether they begin with policy disagreements, personality clashes or simple misunderstandings, workplace disagreements can quickly escalate into full-blown battles without proper management. And the results can be disastrous, including: Lowered productivity and morale; Employee turnover;…

IR-2016-34, March 1, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees. The IRS has learned this scheme — part of the surge in phishing emails…

They get defensive. They call in sick on performance review days. They nod their heads and promise to change, but keep on doing the same things in the same way. Let’s face it – some employees just don’t want your management advice or feedback. And if you share it, they’re not likely to take it…

2016 is almost here – and with it comes the chance to make a fresh start for your company. No matter what sort of business challenges you struggled with last year – hitting production goals, managing turnover, controlling expenses – the New Year brings new opportunities to reinvent your organization, re-energize your team and turn…

A pen that writes in over 16 million colors? Plastic bags that are “upcycled” into student backpacks with solar-powered lamps? Ambulance drones? These are just a few of the amazing new innovations from businesses around the world. How are they doing it? By creating corporate cultures that supports the development of great ideas, and by…

“Millennials are narcissistic and entitled.” “Boomers are on their way out.” “Gen X has no vision.” Heard comments like these before? They’re based on dangerous stereotypes – and when managers operate with this kind of mindset, it can limit productivity, teamwork and organizational success. The truth is, each generation brings unique talents, perspectives, and skill…

Today’s LA Times featured an article about the unusual antics and questions that some companies are using to hire their talent.  I’ve included the list of oddball interview questions that were included as well as the top reasons applicants made poor impressions during their interviews.  Oddball questions: Name five uses for a stapler, without the…