NEWSLETTER
May 2008: Vol 7, Issue 1

In This Issue:

Selecting Top Talent, This is Part II of a two part newsletter.

There are reasons for poor performance. This and last month's
newsletters look at a combined total of seven common behavioral issues resulting in poor performance. We will also take a look at the reasons behind them, and offer some suggested solutions. Let's get started  on numbers four through seven.

In their mind, their way is best

NEWSLETTER
April 2008: Vol 6, Issue 1

In This Issue:

Got Poor Performers? Part I

Working in several industries and holding almost every position in human resources I saw both the good and not so good side of humanity. While there were many wonderful employees who often went above and beyond the call of duty, there was never a lack of daily disciplinary issues.

Employees do not know how or what they should do

NEWSLETTER
March 2008: Vol 5, Issue 1

In This Issue:

Are You Using LUCK or LOGIC?

We have all heard this story over and over again. “Our new hire had all the right experience, good references, and interviewed like a champ! But here it is, six weeks later, and he’s just not working out. We can’t ignore the fact that he’s simply wrong for the job, and we made yet another hiring mistake. Now, we have to start all over again!”

What’s In Your Hiring System?

NEWSLETTER
February 2008: Vol 4, Issue 1

In This Issue:

Evaluating Your Company"s Cardiac Chart
The road to a lasting relationship certainly isn't easy. Most of us have had our hearts broken before. We've been through
the tears, the regret and the pain that feels like it will last forever.
With so much potential for hurt, why do we keep at it? The answer, of course, is that we all know heartache, however deep and severe, is usually a temporary condition.

Building a Happy and Healthy Marriage

NEWSLETTER
January 2008: Vol 3, Issue 1

In This Issue:

Are You Just Shifting the Bruises?
---"As we pop a cork, we think back on the year past - its ups and downs, trials and triumphs - and then turn our attention to the year ahead. Where were our mistakes, and what can we do to avoid them next time? What opportunities did we miss out on, and how can we catch them as we're going forward?"

Making Changes Logically
Seven Steps for Implementing Change

NEWSLETTER
November 2007: Vol 2. Issue 1

In This Issue:

The Study
"A recent study examining leadership behaviors or strategies suggests that the emphasis currently being placed on leadership skill sets and techniques is insufficient. Before getting into particulars, a look at the study's statistics will prove helpful. The study was conducted by Gary J. Salton Ph.D. with the University of Michigan."

What Was Discovered?
What About Other Factors?
The Right Tools

NEWSLETTER
October 2007: Vol 1, Issue 1

In This Issue:

This New Hire Looks Like a Treat

But You've Been Tricked!
"Let's face it, hiring mistakes happen and management is not an easy job. But before you go running and screaming into the night, there is an affordable, easy and proven solution."

Turnover Rates Driving You Batty?
Just say Boo to Spooky Hiring Costs