Compassion. Humbleness. Kindness. These days to be confused with weakness, fragility, or vulnerability… but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We all have heard the age old saying, “a little kindness goes a long way,” but how often do we remember to bring that mindset to our workplace?

We just started our fifth-annual spring fitness challenge and, I have to admit, keeping it exciting has been a challenge itself! We knew our seasoned employees would be looking for a new twist and The Bod Squad—our team that coordinates all things wellness—was feeling a little ho-hum about the existing program, too. We put our heads together, and, along with some healthy encouragement from Brad, our CEO, we proposed some changes that we hoped would get everyone energized like we were in 2010.

If you’ve been following the Baudville Blog, then you know that onboarding is a really hot topic. One so smoking that we did a whole issue of RecogNation on it! You can read it here, if you haven’t checked it out already.

If you’re following the chatter about workplace dynamics, you’ve probably noticed a lot of analysis and speculation about Boomers vs. Millennials. Is it better to be tech savvy or a team player? Adaptable or accomplished? Creative or conventional? How do you engage and retain Millennials? How do you help Boomers stay relevant and comfortable in a changing professional landscape?

You can have a careful hiring process and feel confident that you’ve chosen the right candidate, but sometimes things still don’t go as planned. This truth is why many companies have a 90-day trial period during which a new hire is evaluated for aptness and aptitude. Do you have one? Have you ever considered that it’s not only the employee’s time to shine, but also yours? In a job market where top talent has options, the last thing you want to do is give them a reason to explore other ones. Just sayin’.