Month: October 2017

I’ve read many articles recently linking the multiple turbulent weather events to global warming.  However, I believe there is a deeper meaning and connection, that few people are noticing and it’s called apocalypse.  The word does not mean the end of the world, but an uncovering or revelation.  And...

Glassdoor recently unveiled their list of the highest-rated CEOs in large U.S. companies based on ratings from employees.  (To see the results in other countries, simply select a different country from the drop-down menu.)  Needless to say, our world is facing a global leadership crisis, not only in business but also...

The remote region of Temburong, in Brunei, is a natural wonderland, inhabited by monkeys, flying foxes, waterfalls and lush vegetation. It is separated from Brunei's main region by a slice of Malaysia, but an 18-mile bridge will soon change that and connect this wonderland to the mainland, reducing the...

Every industry has employee engagement issues.  However, two industries consistently rate in the top five as most disengaged: retail and hospitality (restaurants, hotels).  So although it did not surprise me when a hotel recently told me their turnover among maids is 96%, it did sadden me. 

I read an article written by Alice Zhou at PWC titled, “Improving Company Culture Is Not About Providing Free Snacks.” I smiled because I remind my clients of this on a regular basis. Many companies respond inappropriately to the employee engagement crisis by introducing office dogs, kegerators, and ping-pong...