Category Archives: Managing Change

“The Only Thing We Have to Fear….”

Posted on April 5, 2020 by

Lately it seems like we have plenty to fear. The Corona Virus has supplied plenty of things to worry about, and politicians have played on fear like it is a game. Others have tried to pretend facts were fabrications and … Continue reading →

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Three Things to Remember During the Pandemic – **ALSO** Important CALMC Information

Posted on March 22, 2020 by

If you are like me, you are spending a lot more time at home practicing “social distancing” It’s a term that describes my high school days, but now has new meaning. I want to share some things to think about … Continue reading →

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Do You Know; What are Some Factors Causing Employee Burnout?

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

Although we sometimes think of worker burnout as being most prevalent in some jobs or situations, it can impact employees of all types. Others discount the reality of burnout, especially in some jobs. If we try to deny or categorize … Continue reading →

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Thought About the Roles of Leaders

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

I made it through the entire season without making any baseball references in this blog, but today I’m going to break that streak. I want to look at a real leader from the sport. This week, the New Your Mets … Continue reading →

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CALMC Membership Meeting – Smart Columbus

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

Last month Columbus Area Labor-Management Committee members and guests gathered for our Membership Meeting. They had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, networking with colleagues, and hear a presentation on an issue impacting labor, management, and the community. The presentation described … 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: 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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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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Are Robots Coming for Your Job?

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

In the last few blogs we’ve written about the changing job market and questioned whether some jobs will return. This time, we would like to take a look at a controversial part of changing jobs, Robots. You have probably heard … Continue reading →

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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – Another Look

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

The promise of jobs is still the rallying cry of politicians. “We are going to bring back jobs in _______” (fill in the blank with whichever industry or region they are trying to rally.) Yet the jobs they promise never … Continue reading →

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