We all know the story about Sisyphus, the man who was sentenced for eternity to roll a stone up a...
Archive for category: Recognition
Compensation and Loyalty: The Head and the Heart
Mar 16,2011March 16, 2011
Recently, I was working onsite at a client’s office doing a series of employee engagement interviews. The company is looking...
In a Vacuum of Information People Will Use Imagination
Feb 04,2011February 4, 2011
I love talking to employees about their compensation plans. It is always easy to see the people who work at...
Executive Pay and the Emperor’s New Clothes
Jan 05,2011January 5, 2011
I read a recent article by Dan Ariely on how we measure thrift. Mr. Ariely, is the author of “Predictably...
Too Heavy for Any Amount of Money
Dec 20,2010December 20, 2010
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...
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...