Once upon a time the business world was dominated by hierarchical organizations that derived both their structures and mechanistic management philosophies from military thinking that traces its lineage through Frederic the Great all the way back, literally, to the Roman legions. And by "once upon a time," of course, I mean "at this very minute."
The truth is that way too many American companies today act as though their employees are some ...
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Category: ‘Professional Development’
Addressing the “praise deficit”: young workers putting a strain on organizations and organizations are responding inappropriately
June 24th, 2009 by Sam Smith
One of the things that has always interested me is how generational dynamics affect organizational behavior and effectiveness. As I wrote a few weeks ago, companies across the US are flying headlong toward a massive macro-succession pile-up, and the collective personality of the Millennial Generation (born from ~1980-2000) is going to play a major part in mid-management breakdowns in the next few years.
If you'd like a glimpse of the stress the Millennials are already ...
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Bicket becomes third Accruit staffer to earn prestigious CES®
May 27th, 2009 by admin
The Federation of Exchange Accommodators has announced that Accruit Sales Manager Kim Bicket has earned its coveted Certified Exchange Specialist® designation.
Accruit CEO Brent Abrahm notes that the qualifying exam "is a strenuous mental task that tests applicant knowledge of all the nuances of the 1031 code." In fact, individuals must have at least two years of experience in the industry before they're even allowed to apply for the exam, making it one of the ...
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People have hearts but companies don’t: some thoughts on surviving and thriving when times get tough
May 21st, 2009 by Marti Smith
Life with Your Employer
One of the single greatest mistakes many people make when accepting a new job is putting a human face on a non-human entity: XYZ Corporation. This distinction can be a difficult one for a couple of reasons. First, when we go to work, we see and interact with people. We're wired for human interaction, so the people in the company become the company for us in many meaningful ways. Second, those of ...
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