A famous executive reportedly used to take prospective new hires out to lunch. If the candidate salted his food before tasting it, the executive wouldn't hire him.This story has been attributed to Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Howard Hughes and J.C. Penny, among others. It's really an urban legend, but there's an interesting [...]
It is the season of college basketball! Teams from around the country are competing in the NCAA championship. This raises some good questions about how your employees work in teams. Just because you use the word team to describe a group of people who perform similar jobs, like the sales team [...]
Many of remember the summer and fall of 2016 when the Obama Department of Labor (DOL) announced and later approved an increase in the minimum salary threshold to qualify to be classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $23,660 to $47,476. This had employers scrambling, and the Davidson [...]
The new year ushers in new goals – and often annual employee performance reviews. Not surprisingly, research shows that both managers and employees dislike performance reviews. The critical part of any evaluation is clear communication. The Davidson Group provides some insights on commonly used review processes. Performance Reviews An employee’s performance [...]
You have probably seen an episode of The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan.Most people call Cesar because they think they have a dog problem - the dog is barking, destructive or aggressive. Cesar shows that the problem normally lies in the owner's behavior. The dog is behaving the way you would expect [...]
Managers must consider ways to increase their sales. Sometimes a new approach can yield impressive results. A travel incentive is a proven motivational tool to reach sales goals. The Incentive Research Foundation reported that company productivity increased an average of 18% when travel was used as an incentive. Travel incentive packages [...]
Effective communication is the lifeblood of any thriving workplace. It creates a harmonious and productive environment. It's not just about talking; it's about active listening and understanding others. When employees genuinely listen to each other, it fosters mutual respect and collaboration, which leads to stronger teamwork and better solutions.Empathy is another essential [...]
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any organization. To thrive in today's dynamic business landscape, organizations need to invest in leadership development to cultivate effective leaders. Effective leaders drive innovation, inspire their teams and navigate complex challenges with confidence. Leadership development programs provide individuals with dedicated time to hone [...]
To succeed in today's competitive job market, it is essential for organizations to attract and retain top talent. One effective way to achieve this is by building a strong employer brand. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of employer branding and provide insights on how organizations can create a [...]
No one would ever lead a seminar called, How to Get the Most out of Your _______ Workforce (insert LatinX, African-American, Asian, Gay, Female or the subgroup of your choice). Most of us recognize that each of those groups is made up of individual human beings, and that everyone in a [...]
