Should co-workers be friends?
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- May 16, 2022
There doesn't seem to be any doubt that a healthy workplace culture is a good thing to have. Should that healthy culture be comprised of friendships and off-campus socialization between co-workers? What if that socialization is a requirement?
Only You Can Prevent Dumpster Hires
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- April 11, 2022
A recent poll found 86% of quitting workers cited burnout as the primary reason. Previous common knowledge was that 73% of people quit their jobs because of bad bosses. Could bad bosses be causing employee burnout?
What's the Core Reason People Quit?
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- March 28, 2022
It is common knowledge that more workers quit their job because of a bad boss than for any other reason. If this is true, it begs the question: Why are there so many bad bosses?
Algorithms for Team Performance
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- March 14, 2022
Algorithms, like recipes, can make our lives easier. They are the steps you follow to make a wheel, saving you the time of having to invent one yourself. What is an algorithm for fueling your team's performance?
Engagement is the Rx for S.S.D.D.
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- February 14, 2022
Employee engagement is a state of being that benefits both the employee and the employer. The employee has a sense of enthusiasm and self-worth that adds value to their life. The employer gains a productive member of their team that positively contributes more than their cost.
Defend Against The Great Resignation With One Powerful Act
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- January 24, 2022
Before it comes to the point of needing to ask departing employees, "As you leave, can you tell us why?" how do you determine what will motivate your staff to stick around? The answer is surprisingly simple.
Fight the Peter Principle: How to Avoid Bad Promotions
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- January 17, 2022
Hiring the wrong person for the role has obvious costs. What about promoting someone above their level of competency? That can cost even more because the top reason people quit their jobs is bad bosses.
Ethical Hiring in 2022
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- January 3, 2022
The Great Resignation has thrown employers into turmoil as they struggle to maintain existing staff and hire replacements. Desperation can motivate some to pursue methods that are not only unproductive, but may even be unethical.
Adding Value Goes Both Ways
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- October 11, 2021
Many leaders focus on the value a worker brings to their organization. Why not also ask what value the organization and the role brings to the individual?
Should Employers Be Selective in a Hiring Crisis?
- By
- Steve Williamson , Dir. Product Development, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- September 20, 2021
Is it a good idea in today's hiring crisis for employers to be selective? Hanging onto top performers has obvious benefits, but should an employer let a poor performing employee go when the pool of available candidates to replace them is ultra-thin?
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