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Managing Differently for Gen X and Gen Y

Here are some interesting traits to consider as you manage your GenX and Gen Y employees (BusinessWeek, Sept. 1, 2008): Technology: Gen X: Keep it up-to-date and motivating; music at work, Blackberrys, IM and fast computers Gen Y: Encourage suggestions and don;t fear change; more comfortable with technology...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 08-18-2008
An Answer to Work Life Balance

While today's escalating gasoline prices have caused many organizations to revisit telecomuting as a solution to a major cost pressure for its workers, the reality of the situation may be that telecomuting can solve an even bigger connundrum--that of providing a reasonable work-life balance for American...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 07-27-2008
Minimizing Employee Stress over Exploding Personal Costs

The State of Utah has taken the lead in helping its employees combat the daily increases in gasoline prices by moving to a standard 4 day workweek of 10-hour days. Approximately 17,000 of its 24,000 employees will be able to take advantage of this new program ( Associated Press , July 4, 2008). This...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 07-04-2008
Your Dress Code Defines Your Organization

One of my favorite stories centers on a dress code change that occured when I worked for a Fortune 500 retailer in its national headquarters. The company chose to go from formal business attire to business casual. Shortly after that dress code change, the company entered into a multi-year sales decline...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 06-23-2008
What's Age Got to Do With It?

To paraphrase an old Tina Turner song, today's work environment has adjusted to an aging Baby Boomer generation with open arms. Organization's need to retain the intellectual capital provided by older employees, and that same group wants to continue working for varied reasons such as continued...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 06-15-2008
Commuting Costs May Change Workers Habits

The number of workers currently looking for new jobs closer to home is now the same number as those who have switched to energy efficient cars or are telecomuting, according to a survey by Robert Half International ( Chicago Tribune , June 7, 2008). This potential turnover will be a costly one for business...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 06-09-2008
Online Mentoring May Be Your Solution

Small business owners have always had it tough when it came to finding mentoring help, but now several online alternatives are giving them access to tap into the experience and expertise of successful business people. A growing number of web sites, many of them currently for free, allow prospective mentors...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 06-03-2008
Some Tips on Managing People

While flipping QC magazine (June 2008), I found an interesting article by Cecil Donahue on some of the useful management strategies he has learned over the years. His perspective: Employees do not need to like you . Being a strong manager means doing what is best for employees whether they like it or...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 05-24-2008
Internships Must be Win-Win

If you think having a summer intern is a way to get some cheap labor, then think again. For an internship to truly work, both sides must come out ahead. That means you as prospective (intern) employer must do the due diligence by reviewing applicant resumes, interview candidates and check out references...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 05-12-2008
Remember Each Decision has a Rule of Four!

Well another group of employees has seen its retirement savings disappear now that J.P. Morgan Chase has purchased Bear Stearns for $2 a share. Over 14,000 employees owned almost one-third of the company's shares. Remember Enron? The issue here again comes down to the failure of senior management...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 03-18-2008

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