Happy Monday! Were you excited and ready for work today? Was the weekend long enough? I keep hearing from people...
Offer the World First and Money Second. “Small Company, Big World”
Nov 29,2010November 29, 2010
My 16-month old nephew inspires today’s posting. The other day, while watching a video of him, I couldn’t help be...
When KISS becomes WISH – Understanding Compensation
Nov 16,2010November 16, 2010
We have all heard of the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle, but when does KISS become a WISH (When...
Management is About Decisions & Accountability
Nov 01,2010November 1, 2010
I am a casual baseball fan who has loved this year’s post-season battles. But truthfully, I have often wondered what...
Neutralize the Mercury in Your Compensation Pool
Oct 25,2010October 25, 2010
It doesn’t take much mercury to poison a water source. Just two parts per billion (2 ppb). That’s the maximum...
How Fast Would You Run in the Dark?
Oct 13,2010October 13, 2010
It’s 3AM and it’s almost pitch black outside. The damp chill of the dead night air is on your bare...
Compensation Top Chef
Sep 28,2010September 28, 2010
Have you ever noticed how compensation plans can be like Indian food? The list of ingredients sounds exotic, but is...
Equity Compensation is in a Class of its Own
Sep 16,2010September 16, 2010
The origin of the word equity is not, as many people think, the word “equal.” In fact, its origin is...
The Challenge… Summer Time, Pools and Work
Sep 01,2010September 1, 2010
“Uncle Dan, give me a challenge!” My 12-year old niece was at the edge of the huge community pool. She...
Employee Engagement Surveys Are Like New Year’s Resolutions
Aug 23,2010August 23, 2010
Retention during bad times is easier than when times are good. It’s a fact; people look for safety in dark...