Most employers are planning to have employee holiday parties over the holiday season. It’s hard to find anyone without at least one holiday party nightmare story to share about a fellow employee – and possibly themselves. Holiday parties are a … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: We’ve recently merged two companies and have had come difficulty with the “us and them” mentality. We usually have a joint monthly meeting and would like some team building ideas on how to bring these two groups together. … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: I’ve heard about employee surveys, but we have never done one. We’ve had quite a bit of transition due to poor hires, the economy and business changes, and we’re wondering where the employee’s “collective head” is. Any suggestions? … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: Our company has gone through a lot of change in the last five or six years. Thankfully, we’ve  grown tremendously, but now it seems as if our innovative culture is somewhat stuck in a rut. I’d like to … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: I need to hire, but to qualify for HUD zone, I need to hire people who live in two specific towns near my business. Can I run an ad saying that only those who live in these two … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: We’ve just gone over the vacation time for all our employees and found that many have weeks of time available to them. This gives us some concern because this is considered a liability, and when we add it … Continue reading →

Dear Kathleen: Our company realized the need to change with the times. We are reaching farther and farther for qualified employees, and we’ve allowed some of our employees to move away and work from home. We have found ourselves with … Continue reading →

I recently attended a conference for Organization Development (OD). For those who may be scratching their heads, OD focuses on a company’s strategic efforts to increase effectiveness through a complex blend of behavioral science, change management, technology, training and processes. … Continue reading →