Category Archives: Employee Engagement

2019 – Trends Impacting Labor, Management, and the Workplace in 2019 – Part One

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

Every year around this time we take a look ahead at the trends we see for this year that will affect labor, management, and the workplace in general. They are always some of the most read articles we post through … Continue reading →

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Review of 2018 Predictions: Trends Impacting Labor, Management, and the Workplace

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

In February 2018 we published a two-part series outlining trends we predicted for labor and management during the year. It’s now time to look back at those articles and see how we did. Our predictions for 2018 were: Real wages … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

As we reach the end of 2018, we want to wish you a very happy holiday season. Whether you celebrate religious holidays or treat this season as a secular observance, we hope you will have the opportunity to celebrate with … Continue reading →

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Do You Know: How Can Your Employees Help Improve Customer Service?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

It is easy to see the important role your employees play in customer service. They are the first point of contact with your customers, and the way they handle these contacts, positive or negative, is crucial. According to American Express, … Continue reading →

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Do You Know: How Can You Improve Your Customer Service?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Last time, I wrote about the importance of excellent customer service and gave some examples of good and bad service. This time, I am going to look at a few ways to improve your level of service. Let’s explore this … Continue reading →

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Do You Know: Will You Be Ready for Your Workplace Changes?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

I read an article this week on determining training needs for incumbent workers. While the article presented the management responsibilities on this issue, I believe it is really a shared responsibility. Think about your workplace. Has your job changed over … Continue reading →

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Do You Know: How Many People Should Be on a Committee?

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

This week we trained a labor-management committee that recently had been reformed. Changes in the leadership of both sides lead the group to seek assistance in getting off to a good start. A frequently asked question came up during the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Jump to Quick Answers When Solving Problems

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

When a group or an individual is presented a problem to be solved, the first thing they normally do is quickly come up with a solution. This may be the worst thing they can do. It is basic human nature … Continue reading →

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Saluting a Champion for Labor-Management Cooperation

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

This month marks the retirement of Walt Workman, Executive Director of the Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO. After 53 years in the labor movement and 20 years as Director of the CLC, Walt will be moving on. As CLC Director, … Continue reading →

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If You See Something, Say Something

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

I’m sure you’ve heard the admonition, “If you see something, say something”.  A couple of weeks ago, I was riding on a New York City subway and frequently heard that message. The intent is clear, if you see something that … Continue reading →

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