Posts by Timothy Carrington

College Internships: A Dynamic Recruiting Strategy

3 minute read | December 14, 2020

Years ago, as a freshman in college, I had the opportunity to work for the water department in my hometown. My job was pretty much a gofer position, but I learned a lot...

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3 min read | January 22, 2013

The Business Case for Diversity - Strike a New Match

Some business leaders never see the business case for diversity in action. That is a shame, primarily because those leaders may never achieve their... Read More
3 min read | January 15, 2013

New Boss, Old Headaches; Getting Management Transitions Right

For most employees, getting a new boss is not a good thing. Just when they have the old boss “trained,” a new boss comes in on a mission to make an... Read More
3 min read | January 8, 2013

Do You Make These Common Employee Documentation Mistakes?

Managers tend to have a lot of reasons for poor and missing documentation when it comes to employee actions. Some of the common reasons actually... Read More
3 min read | January 1, 2013

The Truth About Work-Life Balance

Studies suggest that many employees feel busier now than they felt 5 years ago. It may be due to businesses “doing more with less,” mobile... Read More
2 min read | December 25, 2012

Workplace Celebrations: 4 Reasons to Party at the Office

Celebration should be a central part of every Company’s operations. It is much too easy to focus on what’s going wrong. Missed targets, new... Read More
3 min read | December 18, 2012

What Every Manager Ought To Know About Employee Mistakes

Mistakes are a part of life for managers and employees (and every other human on the planet). Of course, mistakes usually result in something that... Read More
3 min read | December 11, 2012

HR Questions: The Secrets of Successful Strategery

As we approach the end of the year, many business leaders turn their attention to strategic planning. Where is the Company going? What are our... Read More
3 min read | November 27, 2012

Four Tips to Fix Your Employee Onboarding Process

There are a few pivotal times in every employee’s career. Hands down, the most pivotal time is during the onboarding process. The deal is done;... Read More
3 min read | November 20, 2012

Employee Recognition: The Gratitude Attitude

When is the last time someone was openly recognized for something good at your workplace? If it has been more than a week, you may want to think... Read More
2 min read | November 13, 2012

How to Recover from Employee Grievances

Employee grievances rarely happen overnight, or without some cause. The root of a grievance could be some lingering, unresolved offense at work. It... Read More
2 min read | November 6, 2012

Why Bad Bosses are Killing Your Business

If you have worked for more than three bosses, odds are you’ve had at least one “bad boss.” According to the press, bad bosses are responsible for... Read More
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