The Energizer Blog

No industry is immune to the influence of our current economic slowdown.

The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported “soul is in”. In a headline calling it “the buzzword of the ’90s” a front-page story reported.

Ineffective and poorly-run meetings serve as one of the top talent and time wasters.

“The more things change, the more things remain the same.” As e-mail, voice mail, and technology allow people to conduct business...

A recent survey of 350 human resources managers shows that employee turnover is becoming one of the most critical workplace issues.

With the pending severe worker drain prompted by boomers in full or partial retirement, keeping good employees has never been more critical.

It started at the rental car turn-in location. My friend is a “platinum” member with Hertz—who offers a great benefit...

NOTE: Jenna Lombardo wrote this to her sisters in the military. However, her advice is solid for men and women in all work environments:

Who can resist the constantly “smiling” face of a dolphin whose intelligence and acrobatic skill have delighted humans for centuries?

Article focuses on an Atlanta law firm that requires every employee – including the in-house courier making $10/hour....

Companies shouldn't aim for a single "perfect strategy" but instead develop and sustain the ability to create strategies...

A recent national study by Dale Carnegie Training placed the number of “fully engaged” employees at 29%, and “disengaged” employees at 26%..

That’s why we talk about employees “owning” any kind of change initiative. The “insights” about change must come from them

I love it when one connection leads to another. Sid Jaffe is president of Advantage Consulting Inc, a top-notch DC-area firm

"Trust people to do their jobs and they will setup up to the next level of performance and collaboration. Sure, letting go is tough.

When gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people don't feel safe and valued at work, productivity goes down, and organizations fail...

The first 3 Factors were consistent values, long-term focus, and local leadership. The last 4 factors are:

Two years ago when employees became dissatisfied with their organization they would quit and get another job.

Think of all the money spent on designing office buildings, moving cubicles around, consolidating locations.

Seventy-five percent of newly hired executives report having trouble with interpersonal skills