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The humane treatment of humans
May 1st, 2012
It’s not illegal to be a jerk, bully or bosshole in the United States. Unless the behavior is directly aimed at an EEOC protected class of employee, you are out of luck. The long arm of justice doesn’t reach that far. Abuse on the job at the hands of a jerk,
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Speaking at the Oklahoma State Human Resource Conference
April 26th, 2012
Today it was my pleasure to speak to a standing room only crowd of Human Resource Professionals at the Oklahoma State Human Resource Conference, Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was amazed at the number of nice people who attended my session. Since creating positive company cultures across
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Great places to work will be the norm by 2032
April 4th, 2012
According to Robert Levering, co-founder of the Great Place to Work Institute, within 20 years “great workplaces will be the norm.” An April 2, 2012 press release following the annual Great Place to Work Conference which was held in Atlanta, Georgia, “Great Place to Work® Co-founder Robert Levering predicted that by
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Medical profession stuck in the 1900′s
March 22nd, 2012
Have you been to the doctor lately? For some reason in this digital world we live in, the medical profession never crossed over into the 21st Century. Do you like paperwork? I absolutely hate it. That’s why when I go to the doctor’s office and they hand me a pile of
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Telecommuters don’t wear pants on video conferences
March 19th, 2012
Get used to it. Increasing numbers of employees, free agents, independent consultants, and even corporate managers will be working from home offices in the very near future. Most homes built today include a home office with all the connectivity that allows workers to be as productive (actually, more productive) than
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Stressed? Take time to rise above it
March 5th, 2012
We live in a frantically paced world. The pace of life sucks you in and it is very hard to escape its grip. The tug of war between living calmly or frantically is harmful to your body and mind. One must choose the life you desire. You may need
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How to drop dead at your desk
February 20th, 2012
Rather than dying in the loving arms of your spouse or close family member, maybe you prefer to die at your desk while working. That seems to be the wishes of many Type A steam rollers I have encountered throughout my career. Just in case this might be you, here are
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Podcast: Good people in organizations can prevail, says workplace expert Dr. Gary Namie
February 17th, 2012
When personal power, domination and abuse become the focus of managing a business, rather than creating a winning team, this is a colossal sign the company is headed for disaster. Dr. Gary Namie, co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute, released a thought-provoking podcast that expertly covers this topic. Take
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7 secrets to a successful business
February 15th, 2012
Are you waiting for the secret recipe to creating a successful business? The recipe is not really that secret. You will not be disappointed if you follow these principles. Be honest and kind. Treat all people with respect. Honorably gain people’s trust by living your values 24/7. Treat your employees
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Leading in tough times
February 14th, 2012
Recently a very large cruise ship ran aground off the Tuscan coast of Italy. The ship’s captain navigated the vessel too close to shore and a huge span of boulders ripped open the left side of the hull. An event that seems almost unimaginable with all of today’s sophisticated
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Kevin Kennemer, the founder of The People Group, is a great workplace advocate, consultant, speaker and writer who blogs daily on relevant workplace issues regarding company culture, leadership, worklife trends, and how companies can exceed their financial performance expectations by treating employees with dignity, trust and respect.
As a Trailblazer Member, The People Group proudly supports OK Ethics in promoting business ethics statewide and nationally.
