Category Archives: Employee Engagement

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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Can Employee Engagement Help Address Workplace Drug Issues?

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

Even with an improved job outlook, workplace problems remain. Some of them can hinder job creation and economic development. Charleston, South Carolina is in the midst of an economic boom. The Charleston Professional Development Alliance estimates 34 people move to … Continue reading →

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What Do Statewide Teacher Strikes Teach Us About Labor-Management Cooperation?

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

In the last few weeks we have seen the return of general strikes as teachers in West Virginia and Oklahoma left their classrooms. The phenomenon appears ready to spread to other states as educators seek better pay and improved working … Continue reading →

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2018 – Trends Impacting Labor, Management, and the Workplace in 2018 – Part Two

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

A couple of weeks ago we looked at some of the trends that we believe will impact labor and management in 2018. This time we want to consider trends that will impact the workplace in general. Employment will increase in … Continue reading →

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2018 – Trends Impacting Labor, Management, and the Workplace in 2018 – Part One

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

Every year, one of the most read posts on our blog predicts trends in Labor-Management relations and collective bargaining. A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed on our ideas for 2017. This week, we will begin to look at the … Continue reading →

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How Did We Do? – A Look Back At Our Predictions About Workplace Trends in 2017

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

Once again, one of the most popular post on our blog this year predicted trends in Labor-Management relations and collective bargaining for 2017. This week, we will take a look back and see how we did before offering our thoughts … Continue reading →

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Introducing the New CALMC Web Site and YouTube Channel

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

As we begin the new year, we want to let you know about new on-line information available from Columbus Area Labor-Management Committee. Our new web site is now available at http://calmc.org. Our old site has been completely redesigned to be … Continue reading →

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