Monthly Archives: October 2009

Value of Older Workers

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

I read an article the other day that spoke to the value of the ‘older worker’ in a way that clearly makes this point. “The Miracle on the Hudson: The Value of Experienced Workers” written by Julie Gebauer spoke about … Continue reading →

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Employee Engagement

Posted on October 29, 2009 by

I know that employee engagement is a phrase that many organizations talk about.  To me; that speaks to retention.  If our employees are engaged, they will remain with the company and the overall benefit of course, is that skills and knowledge … Continue reading →

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Gossip – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

I know that usually when we think of gossip, ”good” is not typically a word connected with it. But – gossip can be a good thing. Why would I say this? Gossip is a universal human behaviour that we all engage in and it … Continue reading →

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