Here’s a quick update on some really notable Human Resources and Leadership conversations going on throughout our online communities this week. First of all, Judy Lindenberger of The HR Locksmith hosts this week’s Carnival of HR with an interesting twist—she asked that all submissions address an HR topic using the number seven, as a…
Employee Recognition: Why the Lighter Side of Business has Serious Results
I believe that employee recognition is a vastly underused tool in a leader’s toolkit. Recognition need not be expensive, elaborate or time-consuming—but that’s how many leaders see it. Therefore, I’ve teamed up with the recognition specialists at Baudville. They’ve agreed to pass along some great advice to the readers of The People Equation on how to…
Old Men Don’t Ride Kick Scooters
Last night after dinner my ten-year-old wiped out on his kick scooter after trying to do some new tricks. He has a nasty scrape and some serious bruises to show for his efforts, but is otherwise all in one piece. After inspecting our son’s injuries, Mr. People Equation informed me “That boy actually left some…
The Seven Moods of Employee Engagement
On this morning’s walk I saw a typical sight: kids waiting at a school bus stop. There were six elementary-aged kids, all lined up, hoods drawn up around their heads to ward off the chill in the Michigan air. Their body language telegraphed various attitudes: duty, sleepiness, and watchfulness. Six kids waiting for their day…
Reflections on Mackinac Island
A place suspended in time offers lessons for today’s hectic life In August, fellow blogger Becky Robinson enjoyed the same Pure Michigan family vacation destination (during the same week!) as did my family: a day trip to historic Mackinac Island. When we discovered this serendipitous circumstance we decided to write companion blog posts reflecting about…