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The Monday Minute (Or Two)

Our founder and leader, Alan Schnur, has things to say. And he’s focused on a particular four-letter word….W-O-R-K. Check out Alan’s unique perspective in an informal and insightful conversation about the workplace and the society in which we live.

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That’s It? A Gold Watch?

Posted on October 10, 2016

As we pointed out last Monday, millions of workers, especially in the United States, are rapidly approaching retirement age, with many organizations facing the departure of upwards of 50% of their workforce in the next few years.  The Silver Tsunami.  After 40 to 50 years in the workforce, Baby Boomers are, as they might say […]

Take Advantage of The Silver Tsunami

Posted on October 02, 2016

Many organizations in the United States are facing the imminent retirement of upwards of 50% of their workforce in the next 3 – 5 years. And it’s already begun.  Water and electric utilities, airports and governments (including the Post Office), among others, are in the midst of what some refer to as The Silver Tsunami: […]

Forget engagement. Instead, go for the brass ring.

Posted on September 26, 2016

Last Monday we posed a question of some importance to the 151.6 million of us who work for a living in this country: how can an organization create a culture – a way of doing business – that produces outstanding results? While we have not yet heard back from everyone, we’re confident in our research […]

From Morale to Satisfaction to Engagement to Something Much More Important

Posted on September 19, 2016

How can an organization create a culture – a way of doing business – that produces outstanding results? For nearly a century, industrial psychologists have been searching for the dynamics that connect employee behavior to organizational performance. This quest to unlock the mysteries of the employee psyche has been a long and winding road: In […]