Jill Christensen

According to a new survey by MetLife, the most coveted employee benefit is free time.   Unlimited paid vacation is the most desired benefit, with 72 percent of workers surveyed saying they’d want it over things like rewards for healthy living, paid sabbaticals, or on-site services like childcare.  This statistic...

I read a fascinating article on the Ladders $100K+ Club website, which states that the employees you should worry about losing are the average ones - the large group of ‘middle’ employees, or Average Achievers. Most work groups consist of a handful of high performers, many average employees, and...

Several months ago I received a phone call from a potential client who had $1 million USD in employee turnover last year – a staggering loss. He asked me why I think this is happening and I replied, “Without knowing any details, there’s a good chance it’s related to...

The recent college admissions bribery scandal calls into light a disturbing trend: parents who do things for their adult children that they can do for themselves.

In organizations, leaders exist at every level. However, in my opinion, there are more leaders outside of leadership roles than inside of leadership roles. A bold statement, I know, but I’ve been around the block in business for decades and have seen a lot. If you are not currently...

As reported recently on MSN.com, church minister Lydia Sohn interviewed congregants who were in their 90s on what they've learned during their many years alive. Here within lies the key takeaways.

A few weeks ago we talked about the importance of offering elder care benefits. On the other end of the spectrum? Child care – a topic that is getting more and more attention thanks to the growing number of women who hold political office. That’s the good news. The...

The business world is changing at an epic pace. Artificial intelligence is here to stay and technology is now doing jobs once held by human beings. How are employers coping? Many are having to retrain their workers in other capacities. According to the Wall Street Journal, a 2018 report...

Remote workers have become increasingly common. Although employees are thrilled, managers are on the fence because, unfortunately, many leaders are old-school and want to physically see an employee working. It’s a loss of control. However, the trend continues because besides being a money saver for a company, it increases...

Goldman Sachs relaxed the dress code for its employees, a decision once thought impossible for a Wall Street firm shrouded in suits and wing-tipped Italian leather loafers.  An internal memo stated that the change was due to "the changing nature of workplaces in favor of a more casual environment." ...