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The number of remote workers in America has shot up 115 percent in the past decade. The No. 1 reason that remote workers quit? They feel lonely and disengaged.  Many of my followers lead remote workers, so I sought out solutions to help them feel included.

A new California law requires most companies in the state to have at least one woman on their boards of directors by the end of 2019. By the end of 2021, the bogey is three. If every state were to follow California’s lead, U.S. companies in the Russell 3000...

Thanks to a strong economy and a shortage of skilled workers, it’s an employee’s job market.  You can’t walk or drive 100 yards without seeing multiple ‘Help Wanted’ signs and employee retention has never been worse.  Many companies realize that in order to attract the best and brightest talent,...

Based on new research from search platform Comparably, having unclear goals is the No. 1 source of stress at work. Rounding out the top stressors? Commuting, a bad boss, no room to move up in the organization, and long hours on the job. In addition to causing employees to...

A recent MSN.com poll asked the question, “Would you choose the same career if you could do it over again?”  A staggering 70 percent of respondents said, “No.” As someone who lives, eats, and breathes employee engagement, I can’t help but wonder what impact this has on the level...

People learn and grow at a different pace. So how do you help an employee who isn’t learning fast enough? According to Executive Coach Anne Sugar, there are two actions that you can take to close the learning gap, since it’s your responsibility as a leader to help guide...

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.