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Comment on Are we losing communication skills? by Kellie Auld

Kellie Auld — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:49:25 +0000

Hi Dennis
Thanks so much for your contribution to the blog. I agree with you that social media is extremely valuable and I myself have lots of contacts through Linked In, Facebook, Skype, etc. I prefer face to face where possible but definitely enjoy the benefits social media has to offer and completely understand why in some cases, it is almost better than face to face because people live in different places and have pretty hectic lives at times. It’s easy enough to send a note along or meet on Skype when schedules are quite tight or when geography prevents face to face. Your points are very well-taken.
Thanks again!

Comment on Are we losing communication skills? by Dennis Thome

Dennis Thome — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:59:30 +0000

While I agree face to face communication is better than social media communication, there are important aspects of social media communication tools that cannot be overlooked.
On a family level where family is spread throughout North America and the world social media plays an important role. so to with business relationships that are seperated by vast distances.
Perhaps the most significant difference is the rural/ urban seperation. People in urban areas have more venues/opportunities to communicate face to face. this is not true in rural areas where there are not the same opportunities available.
Lastly social media like Facebook, Twitter , etc brings togethe people who do to see each other often and those that have not touched bases since college, a job change or relationship breakdown.
social media is a tool that offers possibilities the telphone never thought of and basically it is a lot cheaper.

Comment on The Cost of Employee Turnover by Slim Fairview

Slim Fairview — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:21:02 +0000

Cost of Turnover is one thing, Cause of Turnover is another.

Sometimes it is simply a poor hire. [Hiring Manager]

Poor Management. [Some people should not be bosses.]

Poor Budgeting. [Sure, he took the job. But did you expect him to stay for that salary?]

Personnel Issues. [How many complaints have you received about the employee you refuse to deal with?]

Sincerest regards,

Slim

Comment on Best Places to Work – Really? by Kellie Auld

Kellie Auld — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:55:51 +0000

Thanks for the response Jennifer – and yes – the folks who put in the information are the companies themselves. If you review the “Best Places to Work” sites, you will see how they work. In some instances; employees are surveyed but it’s not usually to take part in these reports. Kind of disappointing, isn’t it?

Comment on Best Places to Work – Really? by Tippi

Tippi — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:41:56 +0000

Hi Kellie,

I too had the opportunity to work for a “great” employer. What is hidden behind the public eye was another story. It is all about the outward image.

I have often wondered how the best employer rating book came to be and just who decided it. Thanks for shedding some light on how the numbers add up and giving me a better perspective.

My question is who ultimately has control over what is being asked? I was actually told to lie on my best place to work survey and keep tight lipped about the problems!

I believe that reason there are glitz and glam perks is to compensate for the total lack of management , appropriate succession planning and the fear of losing the best employer title. By glossing over the problems the company actually becomes the worst place to work with the best perks! Razzle Dazzle ‘em and no one will be the wiser.

Comment on 2011 and Beyond by John Prpich

John Prpich — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:53:39 +0000

Kellie, thank you for your article, its interesting to me, but perhaps for reasons that will be different from your other readers. As I read your article it reminded me of any and every movie I’ve seen more than once, the ending never seems to change.

What we are going to see is what we’ve always experienced in every other recession, you can count on it, it’s never changed. I hate to be a pessimist, but it appears that we’ve learned nothing from the last several recessions, we continue to take the same approach over and over again. Employers talk about being concerned that they will lose talent, but their behaviors tell a different story.
If I was a betting person, I’d guess that very few employers will change their approach. You touch on a very important aspect of business, one that’s never changed, systems and process management. With all the excellent systems and processes available to organizations, they still tend to use the less effective approach, this is evident when you analyze the recruitment and selection processes that are currently being used, inefficient and incomplete.
You touched on recognition, another topic that’s been around for a long, long time, yet, how many have come to terms with the importance of developing reward and recognition cultures, only those that have come to understand the value.
Daniel Pink said it best, “Managers don’t practice what science knows”, if we continue to ignore the facts and truths, we will be destined to fail, history has proven this over and over again.