Other than your organization’s reputation among clients and potential customers, your company’s standing as a superior employer should be a top priority for your business.  You may be familiar with the wise old saying, “News travels fast, but bad news travels faster.”  This little ditty isn’t just something that Aunt Susan spouts off at the Thanksgiving dinner table when discussing the latest family drama: It’s truer than true when it comes to your employer reputation. 

What do we want? Inspired, engaged employees! When do we want it? As soon as human(resource)ly possible! 

Just about every office and organization is filled with employees of varying skillsets, levels of passion and work ethics.  You’ve got the “call-in-sickers,” the “come-in-laters,” the “take-long-lunchers,” and then you have the all-around fan-freakin’-tastic employees.  They come into the office every day with their “A-Game” ready to give 110%, all the while exuding positive vibes and mojo.  But somewhere along their journey with your organization, something happens.   Whether they’re burned out or they simply started looking for a new opportunity, they’ve given their two weeks’ notice. 

Congratulations! Joining the ranks of Manager is a big deal. Ready or not, you've accepted a gig that puts you in charge and also pins a target to your back. Don't worry! You can avoid the "Kick Me!" sign with the help of a few solid tips. 

We all know the look of a disengaged employee. They’re surfing Facebook with a bored look on their face, glancing at the clock every few minutes but the workplace doesn’t have to look like a jail cell full of employees expecting release in 8-9 hours.