by Ira Wolfe | Jul 28, 2014 | Employee Motivation
Many employers are struggling to find qualified workers. An oppressive company culture may be turning away skilled workers and qualified applicants. I’m seeking your help. If you’ve been the victim of a bad company culture or negative co-workers and...
by Ira Wolfe | Jun 25, 2014 | Employee Motivation, Employment Testing, Hiring Process
Frustrated with hiring employees who only seem to be motivated when you kick them in the butt? You are not alone! Last night, I overheard a waiter sharing with guests at the next table that he really wanted to be an architect but he wasn’t very good with math....
by Ira Wolfe | Jun 10, 2014 | Employee Motivation, Employee Performance Management
We often think about manners as either good or bad etiquette. You know – the Emily Post sort of stuff. But that is barely scratching the surface when it comes to evaluating employee performance. A good place to start is with a definition of etiquette. Etiquette...
by Ira Wolfe | Jun 5, 2014 | Employee Motivation, Employment Testing
Q: What does the “engaged, happy, productive, efficient” employee have in common with the “disengaged, grouchy, counter-productive, inefficient one” one? A: Motivation Yes, you read that right – motivation! How can that be you’re likely asking? Let me explain. Have...
by Ira Wolfe | May 27, 2014 | Employee Motivation
Yes, you read that right. People are not a company’s most important asset! Despite the popularity of the over-played and over-used corporate euphemism “people are our most important asset,” it’s a lie. It’s not the body count that is an asset. The real asset is the...
by Ira Wolfe | May 4, 2014 | Employee Motivation
Quality of Motivation What is quality of motivation? The premise is quite simple. In fact, it generally creates that “aha” moment where you find yourself asking, “why didn’t I know this before?” The element of adding quality to motivation is pure genius. Let’s start...
