When I hear the word family, beyond the mental images of my own, I can’t help but think of the Cleavers, the Bradys, the Cunninghams, and the Huxtables. … Read more
Eric Chester is a leading voice in the global dialogue on employee engagement, and building a world-class workplace culture. He's an in-the-trenches researcher on the topic of the millennial mindset, and the dynamics of attracting, managing, motivating and retaining top talent. Chester is a Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker and the author of 4 leadership books including his newly released Amazon #1 Bestseller On Fire at Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in their People without Burning Them Out. Learn more at EricChester.com and follow him at @eric_chester
3 Questions Every Engagement Survey Must Ask
Not long ago I worked with a mid-sized manufacturing plant in St. Louis that had a remarkable record of attracting and keeping in-demand workers. Although … Read more
The Touchy Subject of Dress Codes and Conduct
When dealing with employees who are relatively new to work – from their first part-time job to their first full-time opportunity, it’s vitally important to … Read more
What to Do With the Occasional Rock Star Employee
My new high-end coffee brewer drives me absolutely insane. It brews the absolute perfect cup of java – hot nectar of the gods – about every third day. The … Read more
Making Sure Quality Doesn’t Get Crunched When Employees Are Short on Time
In this new economy, time is the commodity that is the most prized. Seldom do you run into a colleague or associate who is looking for a way to fill some … Read more
3 Surefire Ways To Disengage Your Employees This Holiday Season
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. For … Read more
Employee Entitlement: It’s More Than Just a Generational Issue
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. If you are a person who enjoys peace and … Read more
Building a Great Workplace Culture? It’s a No Brainer For These Nerds
Just about every company in existence was started by someone (or several people) who saw an opportunity to make money in the marketplace. Ain’t nothin’ … Read more
How One Totally Engaged Employee Saved the Day in the Middle of the Night
It was midnight at the Omni Hotel on Amelia Island about 45 minutes from Jacksonville, Florida. I had just been dropped off by an Uber driver after a … Read more
To Retain Top Young Talent, You Gotta Stop Dangling Vague Promises
Carson, the son of a friend of mine, is an MBA whose passion centers on business mergers and acquisitions. Two years ago, Carson accepted a position with … Read more
The Best Thing You Can Ask Employees to Keep Them Engaged
A great workplace culture does more than merely share timely and relevant information with its employee — it goes to great lengths to listen to them … Read more
The Critical Difference Between Mothering, Managing, and Mentoring Millennials
In Western cultures, the transition from school-to-work-to-career generally happens between the ages of 16-to-24. This is a period of explosive personal … Read more
5 Ways You Can Help to Keep Your Employees Engaged and Growing
Regardless how they obtain the skills they need for the job, employees worth their paycheck have the desire to get better at what they do. They want to … Read more
The Transparency Advantage: Informed Employees are Engaged Employees
It’s astounding how often it happens. You’re in a conversation with a sales person, service representative, or an associate of an organization and you ask … Read more
7 Big Questions Employees Have About Your Workplace Atmosphere
Standing 726 feet high, and weighing more than 18 Empire State buildings combined, the Hoover Dam is a jaw-dropping wonder of the industrial world. It was … Read more
Employee Engagement Should Be the End Goal, Not the Starting Point
Roy and Beth have been dating for a year. One night after a romantic dinner in a posh restaurant, Roy pretends to drop a napkin on the floor. While … Read more
Four Steps to Creating a Supportive Culture of Employee Autonomy
On-fire employees — the kind you’re perpetually attempting to hire, develop, and retain — need some latitude to make decisions in the workplace. The … Read more
Rewards Run Amuck: Contests That Demotivate and Destroy the Culture
“We’re adding a little something to this month’s sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? … Read more
The Secret to Engaging Millennials is Really No Big Secret at All
To get back to Kansas, Dorothy never had to jump through all the death-defying hoops the Wizard put her through. She had everything she needed (ruby … Read more
Why It’s Critical to Spell Out Exactly What Employees Do Right
Every manager has been told that it’s important to acknowledge, recognize, and reward their top performing employees. Unfortunately, most haven’t been … Read more