Episodes

  • The Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule
    Oct 7 2024
    Ethical principles that emphasize treating others with respect and empathy. Listen to this month’s discussion of how critical these are to a successful organization.
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    8 mins
  • Volunteerism In The Workplace
    Sep 3 2024
    Rose talks about the benefits to organizations that promote volunteerism including enhanced corporate reputation, community impact, and demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility. These characteristics raise a company’s public image and build goodwill.
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    7 mins
  • Loss Of Institutional Knowledge
    Jul 14 2024
    What happens when an organization loses the knowledge held by a longterm employee who no longer contributes that knowledge because of disagreements with managers or has left the organization? Rose discusses strategies that can be employed to offset this loss of historical knowledge.
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    8 mins
  • The Importance of Pulling the Trigger on Hard Decisions
    Jun 7 2024
    One of the toughest things a manager or business owner must do is pull the trigger on hard decisions. Whether it involves cutting costs or changing an organization’s strategic direction, these decisions must be made efficiently and implemented without hesitation. Listen to this episode where Rose discusses how important this is.
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    7 mins
  • How Pay Transparency Laws Are Impacting Business
    Apr 24 2024
    Pay transparency continues to be one of the hottest legislative trends across the country. Listen to hear about the impacts on businesses across the country and be prepared to deal with related issues that may arise in your organization.
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    8 mins
  • Flexible Work Arrangements are Still Needed
    Mar 30 2024
    In this episode, Rose discusses the importance of continuing to provide employees with flexible work arrangements.
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    8 mins
  • Should Managers be Used for Operational Tasks?
    Feb 26 2024
    Do all managers in a technical area have to be technically excellent and perform operational tasks? Many people think so, but not Rose. Listen while she explains why managers and leaders need to understand, on an organizational level, what all staff members do and be able to identify the drivers that make staff productive. They should not be getting into the weeds of actually performing the operational tasks.
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    6 mins
  • Managing A Multigenerational Workforce
    Dec 11 2023
    Many managers are finding it terribly difficult to manage a multigenerational workforce. It’s becoming clear that younger employees express themselves differently than older employees. Managers must learn to adapt management strategies to fit the various generations. Listen to this month’s podcast to learn how.
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    9 mins