The Pygmalion effect

By Jim Langley To download a print copy click here While working in human resources during the mid-1970s I was introduced to the “Pygmalion Effect,” a concept that emphasized the importance of “expecting the best” from your employees. It was based on a 1971 study by...

Is it a good time to be thankful?

By Robert J. Tamasy To Download a print copy click here “Thanks a lot!” These three words carry a tremendous amount of meaning, and can be intended many ways. They can represent a sincere expression of gratitude, extended to an employee for excellent work on a...

Faith: How open can you be?

BUSINESS DILEMMA EDITION By John D. Beckett Findlay debated with himself for some time, and then made a conscious decision to leave a Bible on his desk at work. Since becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, he wanted to let others know about his newfound faith. He...

No gold to be gleaned from gossip

By Robert J. Tamasy to download a print copy click here When managers and supervisors are surveyed about the most pervasive problems they must deal with in the workplace, one that typically ranks near the top is gossip. One definition for gossip is “idle talk or...