Motivation 101: To Boldly Go…

By Michael Orwick “If you receive 95 per cent on the mid-term, I will give you the entire first season of Star Trek: The Next...

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Performance Appraisals: Let’s Get the But Out!

By Michael Orwick The need for performance appraisals (PA) is not in question.  Employees need to know what they are doing well and what they...

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Smokers’ Equity: Give ME a Break

By Michael Orwick I overheard this exchange in my office last week. “Can you be sure he gets this.  I have to have my break.” “I thought...

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Interviewing 101: Attitude is Everything

By Michael Orwick When you are looking to hire someone for your company, what attributes do you find most important.  Of course, there are the...

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Building a Business Mindset in HR

By Michael Orwick I love teaching business students because most of them have ‘that’ mind-set.  You know the one.  They have an inherent understanding of...

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