In my 22 years in Human Resources (HR), I have encountered countless managers, many of whom were natural leaders. As many start to grow in their individual careers, some might start down the management path.

2020 provided many challenges never before experienced, and many employers are wondering how to motivate their teams for the long haul. Whether you are trying to keep your business afloat or have thrived during the pandemic period, the first step is to acknowledge the challenges and celebrate even the small wins.

Stop selecting and modifying data to match your past pay decisions. Just let the market data tell its story and use your intelligence to decide what to do with that data. You do not have to follow those ahead of you, and they may not be traveling in the same direction. Don’t be afraid to take your own road.

Whether you have been managing for 25 years or a few months, ask yourself the question - has anyone taught you how to manage, or are you trying to figure it out as you go? Managing employees well leads to impressive outcomes and unparalleled team success, but how do you know if you are doing it right?

Whether you have been managing for 25 years or a few months, ask yourself the question – has anyone taught you how to manage or are you trying to figure it out as you go? Managing employees well leads to impressive outcomes and unparalleled team success, but how do you know if you are doing it right?  

Executive compensation, especially at larger companies, continues to soar ever upward. Headlines in local newspapers and websites around the US are reporting record years, once again. While there are valid arguments for many huge CEO pay packages, there are at least as many that defy explanation. Why can’t we get our arms around this issue?

Developing and retaining employee motivation can be challenging. While many factors need to be considered to attain it, one of the foundations of successful employee motivation is having the right leader in your organization. Question is, what does it mean to be the right leader?