by EdKrow | May 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
For 25 years, HR has been fighting for respect, for the proverbial seat at the table. But management still views HR as the compliance cops, payroll administrators, and the department to avoid. Why? I joined the Geeks Geezers and Googlization podcast to discuss why HR...
by EdKrow | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
January is like the first blank page in a new notebook. What you do during that month can set the stage for success for your business for the entire year. Getting your business off to a great start in a new year requires planning, critical thinking and dedication to...
by EdKrow | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
There’s a lot to be said for having a consistent daily routine. Many leaders try to create good habits like exercising and writing out their to-do lists for the day to help them stay productive and on task. But sometimes, the most beneficial daily practices are...
by EdKrow | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
People often follow leaders because they inspire them. That inspiration may motivate them and create a willingness to serve or an attitude of gratitude for that leader who shares their knowledge, passion and vision. What do good leaders do with that? They take the...
by EdKrow | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
I started my career at UPS and worked there for many years. Back then, they had a big promote-from-within culture (and they still do). One day, I was a driver. The next day, I walked in wearing a suit and tie. My first operations assignment was overseeing other...
by EdKrow | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I first started consulting 19 years ago, I worked from a home office and people told me it was seen as a detriment. People told me I wouldn’t be taken seriously without a brick-and-mortar office. Fast forward to 19 years later and we’ve come pretty...
by EdKrow | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Offering your employees well-being initiatives that they can use to their benefit may seem like a solid idea. It provides your employees a way to de-stress and improve their personal and professional life. But, are you giving your employees the well-being benefits...
by EdKrow | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reading a lot of articles recently, including an interview with Jeff Bezos, touting the new concept of work-life integration. When I hear “integration,” I think blending two things together — in this case, so that work is part of life. In fact,...
by EdKrow | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Writing a formal business plan is an important step for any new venture. This document is meant to outline everything from the founding team to your financial projections and target customer base. No two business plans will be exactly alike, but there are a few...
by EdKrow | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Think of a parallelogram split from the top left corner to the bottom right. You’re left with two triangles. The triangle on the right, standing on its tip, is the employee triangle. When you bring an employee into your organization, if you don’t take care of...
