As of September 2017, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate had dropped to 4.1%, our lowest rate since the year 2000. Like many of you who are focused on attracting top talent, that number can seem much lower as you struggle to find and recruit the people with the skills you need to help your organization grow. In looking at future trends, it will only get more competitive. Over ten thousand baby boomers are turning 65 every day in the United Stat

In honor of this holiday week, I have been thinking about all the things I am grateful for. We get so busy throughout the year, it can be challenging to take the time to reflect on the awesome things going on in your life, and as leaders I have been reflecting on whether I express this gratitude enough with my work colleagues and teams. Expressing gratitude and appreciation is a huge driver of engagement and team performance. Do we always give it the attention it deserves? Ap

We all get it. Engaged employees perform at a higher level. The organizations that get their strategy right in this area, provide a superior customer experience, have lower levels of employee churn, higher morale, and ultimately much higher financial performance. So what are some things you can easily implement that can will give you big lift in your levels of employee engagement with the lowest investment? First, hire right. While this is not the focus of this post, hiring