Both absenteeism and presenteeism have a significant impact on the corporate bottom line. While typically rooted in the same causation, reflecting equally on the workplace culture and attitude toward wellness, they are often treated very differently. Absenteeism is...
The difference between managing—doing tasks and getting things done, all quantifiable—and leadership—is about creating relationships, said Lalith Gunaratne on “Let’s Talk About This SHifT”. Motivating and inspiring others to action requires an emotional intelligence,...
Special thanks to Aileen Gibb from her chat on Spotlight on Culture—the Conversation—for inspiring this piece. Start with Engagement My take on conversations follow the ABC’s of engagement…Always Be Considerate. Align with people have an Agenda Agree when, where and...
The premise of the contented employee is not to lavish loads of money as though you can buy results, it’s to build a culture to capture the discretionary effort of your human capital. This is that increment of human effort which is at exclusive discretion of the...
People are the core of every organization, no matter who that organization is or what they do. And while no two companies are alike, at the end of the day, successful corporations ensure their people are treated and respected. Leadership matters Imagine for a moment,...
“I’m struck by how laughter connects you with people. It’s impossible to sustain any kind of distance or any sense of social hierarchy when you’re just howling with laughter.” John Cleese Humour in business is key to success Anyone who has spoken in public knows the...
