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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
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
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
Defining the Best Companies to Work For

Our Success Series books and blog entries continually stress the theme that people are a company's most important asset, and it is the efforts and output of that asset which determines the level of success any organization can achieve. From that standpoint, and to commemorate my 100th blog entry...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 02-14-2008
The Power of a Written Thank You

Good managers know the importance of thanking coworkers, staff, and peers for their help in completing assignments and tasks for their timely and competent support. Usually this is done with a quick email note, and this electronic practice is fine for normal interactions. However, it is very inadequate...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 02-05-2008
Retirees A Good Source to Fill Talent Voids

CareerBuilder.com reports that nearly 37% of retirees have returned back to work after officially retiring, a large jump from 2006's 27% figure. While some found they couldn't yet afford to retire financially, many more found that they weren't ready for the "long vacation" of retirement...

Posted to Bill Lisowski's Blog (Weblog) by Bill Lisowski on 12-06-2007

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