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On the heels of delivering many of my Keynote Speeches, I am often asked what traits make a public speaker successful, which is what inspired this blog. MORE
Do you have “old school” Senior Leaders who still refuse to allow people to work from home (WFH) in spite of the current Coronavirus Pandemic? Believe it or not, many people still do. If so, is there a way to coach them to “see the light?” Maybe, or maybe not. MORE
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Sir Winston Churchill Coronavirus. Pandemic. Social distancing. Flatten the curve. Do I shower today? Unprecedented times. Work from home (WFH). Remote workers. Virtual work. MORE
During one of my recent keynote speeches, a member of the audience asked me to share the funniest or most unusual story about Human Resources management I had ever heard in my 35 years as management consultant. MORE
Decades ago, my Father placed a bid at a charity auction for a piece of artwork. He was told that this particular etching was created by Leonardo da Vinci. He won the bid and brought the artwork home. MORE
According to Harvard Business Review , 40% of the existing worldwide workforce are virtual workers (people who work remotely). This is trending upward and will continue for several important reasons. MORE
We know that starting a new job can be a bit overwhelming and mistakes can be made, especially in the first month when new hires are still getting the lay of the land. And whether or not it’s fair, judgements are made about new employees—often very quickly. MORE
I abhor victimhood. Sadly, far too many people embrace it, both in their workplace and the way they live their lives. Two Sundays ago, I saw Reese Witherspoon interviewed on CBS News Sunday Morning and was so impressed with her approach to work and life: “I am my own lottery ticket.” Wow. MORE
I recently had the honor of giving the Opening Keynote at The Doolittle Institute in Niceville, Florida. MORE
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”. Management guru Peter Drucker said that years ago and wow, was he spot on. Thousands of companies have wrestled with how to improve their company culture, in the hope of improving employee engagement, talent attraction, and talent retention. MORE
Last week, we provided a list of resources to help individuals get adjusted to working from home. After it was published, I received this note. Dear HR Bartender! I’m a loyal and excited reader of your blog and usually find very great tricks and tips I can experiment with at my workplace. MORE
Fear of public speaking is a very common form of anxiety. It can range from sweaty palms, shaky hands, a blushed face, a quivering voice, or a stomach tied in knots, to outright panic. MORE
Millennials, Millennials, Millennials. Very much in line with Millennials’ insatiable desire for recognition, it seems like the last ten years of articles, videos, and speeches, were all about Millennials. MORE
On January 10th of this year, I lost my Dad to this dreadful disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of progressive dementia, where the brain cells gradually stop functioning or die. The disease usually occurs in adults over the age of 65. MORE
After one of my recent Keynote Speeches in Boston, one attendee came up to me and put her hand on my arm, looked me in the eyes, and said: “I had to come up and thank you. I saw you speak here last year and you changed my life. Truly. MORE
Let’s face it. The holiday season is a very stressful time, both at work and at home. Great managers will be looking for ways to make the holidays a lot less intense for their team members. Here are six basic ways of doing just that: Eliminate the pressure of “Secret Santa.”. MORE
The #MeToo movement has shined a powerful spotlight on the gender gap in the workplace. Not only did it reveal the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, but it also highlighted the continued persistence of gender inequality. A recent survey by McKinsey & Co. MORE
Leaders in all industries are constantly wondering how to improve company culture. There are myriad benefits to achieving world-class culture, not the least of which are: higher profitability, improved customer service, enhanced talent attraction, and superior talent retention. MORE
I just returned from an amazing 30-day cruise of the Indian Ocean, which included ports of call in 12 different countries. While at sea one day exercising on the cruise ship deck, and prompted by a sunlight reflection off the water, I spied a sealed bottle floating on the surface of the ocean. MORE
You arrive at a big prospective customer’s office and are escorted to their largest conference room. So where and how do you begin your sales pitch? Follow the six tactical tips below and you will more than likely land the client as your newest customer: 1. Recognize that it is not about you. MORE
So many organizations are searching for new and more effective means of recruitment marketing. Well, over the last two months we researched this topic, and definitively identified the five most proven strategies of doing so. Recruit via social media. MORE
Guest post from Olivia Moore, co-writer at Fourth Estate Coffee. Reaching the workplace through the rush hour traffic impacts your freshness. Feeling worn down before you even begin work is not an ideal way to start your day. MORE
Oftentimes when seeing some type of positive outcome, people tell someone “You are so lucky,” when in fact the outcome had nothing to do with luck. I’ll be honest. MORE
Workplace engagement is a complex equation that requires collaboration between individual and company efforts. To be most successful, individual employees must understand their own personal levels of engagement and how to take more active ownership to improve. By helping employees understand what personally engages them, your company can develop a more comprehensive and successful engagement strategy. MORE
At many of the conferences where I am a keynote speaker, I have encountered several large myths and inaccuracies purported and communicated about Employee Engagement. It is sad to me that managers and executives may be taking errant action plan steps based upon these inaccuracies and mistruths. MORE
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. MORE
The Coronavirus has forced hundreds of millions of people worldwide into working remotely. The Coronavirus has also forced millions of Managers into the role of Virtual Manager, wrestling with how to manage, motivate, and engage their new virtual workforce. MORE
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal , at least one type of business is flourishing in our COVID-19-induced world of remote work : companies selling tools that permit employers to monitor how employees spend their time. MORE
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos has introduced employee contact-tracing capabilities for their customers at no additional charge. MORE
Our working lives have experienced remarkable change in the past month. Many careers like yours have been forced to move home and online, with Zoom and Hangouts becoming the new normal. MORE
Kevin Sheridan
MARCH 17, 2020
Do you have “old school” Senior Leaders who still refuse to allow people to work from home (WFH) in spite of the current Coronavirus Pandemic? Believe it or not, many people still do. If so, is there a way to coach them to “see the light?” Maybe, or maybe not.
Kevin Sheridan
APRIL 28, 2020
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Sir Winston Churchill Coronavirus. Pandemic. Social distancing. Flatten the curve. Do I shower today? Unprecedented times. Work from home (WFH). Remote workers. Virtual work.
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Kevin Sheridan
MAY 19, 2020
I abhor victimhood. Sadly, far too many people embrace it, both in their workplace and the way they live their lives. Two Sundays ago, I saw Reese Witherspoon interviewed on CBS News Sunday Morning and was so impressed with her approach to work and life: “I am my own lottery ticket.” Wow.
Kevin Sheridan
MARCH 10, 2020
Decades ago, my Father placed a bid at a charity auction for a piece of artwork. He was told that this particular etching was created by Leonardo da Vinci. He won the bid and brought the artwork home.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
After one of my recent Keynote Speeches in Boston, one attendee came up to me and put her hand on my arm, looked me in the eyes, and said: “I had to come up and thank you. I saw you speak here last year and you changed my life. Truly.
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Kevin Sheridan
APRIL 14, 2020
Our working lives have experienced remarkable change in the past month. Many careers like yours have been forced to move home and online, with Zoom and Hangouts becoming the new normal.
Kevin Sheridan
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
On the heels of delivering many of my Keynote Speeches, I am often asked what traits make a public speaker successful, which is what inspired this blog.
Kevin Sheridan
MARCH 2, 2020
At many of the conferences where I am a keynote speaker, I have encountered several large myths and inaccuracies purported and communicated about Employee Engagement. It is sad to me that managers and executives may be taking errant action plan steps based upon these inaccuracies and mistruths.
Kevin Sheridan
JUNE 15, 2019
We know that starting a new job can be a bit overwhelming and mistakes can be made, especially in the first month when new hires are still getting the lay of the land. And whether or not it’s fair, judgements are made about new employees—often very quickly.
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Kevin Sheridan
MARCH 27, 2020
The Coronavirus has forced hundreds of millions of people worldwide into working remotely. The Coronavirus has also forced millions of Managers into the role of Virtual Manager, wrestling with how to manage, motivate, and engage their new virtual workforce.
Kevin Sheridan
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Guest post from Olivia Moore, co-writer at Fourth Estate Coffee. Reaching the workplace through the rush hour traffic impacts your freshness. Feeling worn down before you even begin work is not an ideal way to start your day.
Kevin Sheridan
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Oftentimes when seeing some type of positive outcome, people tell someone “You are so lucky,” when in fact the outcome had nothing to do with luck. I’ll be honest.
Kevin Sheridan
JULY 15, 2019
Fear of public speaking is a very common form of anxiety. It can range from sweaty palms, shaky hands, a blushed face, a quivering voice, or a stomach tied in knots, to outright panic.
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Kevin Sheridan
MARCH 13, 2019
According to Harvard Business Review , 40% of the existing worldwide workforce are virtual workers (people who work remotely). This is trending upward and will continue for several important reasons.
Kevin Sheridan
MAY 9, 2019
I recently had the honor of giving the Opening Keynote at The Doolittle Institute in Niceville, Florida.
Kevin Sheridan
JANUARY 10, 2020
So many organizations are searching for new and more effective means of recruitment marketing. Well, over the last two months we researched this topic, and definitively identified the five most proven strategies of doing so. Recruit via social media.
Kevin Sheridan
AUGUST 15, 2019
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”. Management guru Peter Drucker said that years ago and wow, was he spot on. Thousands of companies have wrestled with how to improve their company culture, in the hope of improving employee engagement, talent attraction, and talent retention.
Speaker: David Secunda, CEO, WorkBright
Join WorkBright on Thursday, June 24th to get a first hand look at how a 100% remote onboarding process works using their system. They'll cover a few of the new COVID-19 related legislation changes and how they can be easily facilitated with their platform.
Kevin Sheridan
APRIL 9, 2019
During one of my recent keynote speeches, a member of the audience asked me to share the funniest or most unusual story about Human Resources management I had ever heard in my 35 years as management consultant.
Kevin Sheridan
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Millennials, Millennials, Millennials. Very much in line with Millennials’ insatiable desire for recognition, it seems like the last ten years of articles, videos, and speeches, were all about Millennials.
Kevin Sheridan
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The #MeToo movement has shined a powerful spotlight on the gender gap in the workplace. Not only did it reveal the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, but it also highlighted the continued persistence of gender inequality. A recent survey by McKinsey & Co.
Kevin Sheridan
JANUARY 15, 2019
I just returned from an amazing 30-day cruise of the Indian Ocean, which included ports of call in 12 different countries. While at sea one day exercising on the cruise ship deck, and prompted by a sunlight reflection off the water, I spied a sealed bottle floating on the surface of the ocean.
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Kevin Sheridan
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Leaders in all industries are constantly wondering how to improve company culture. There are myriad benefits to achieving world-class culture, not the least of which are: higher profitability, improved customer service, enhanced talent attraction, and superior talent retention.
Kevin Sheridan
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Workplace engagement is a complex equation that requires collaboration between individual and company efforts. To be most successful, individual employees must understand their own personal levels of engagement and how to take more active ownership to improve. By helping employees understand what personally engages them, your company can develop a more comprehensive and successful engagement strategy.
Kevin Sheridan
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
On January 10th of this year, I lost my Dad to this dreadful disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of progressive dementia, where the brain cells gradually stop functioning or die. The disease usually occurs in adults over the age of 65.
Kevin Sheridan
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Let’s face it. The holiday season is a very stressful time, both at work and at home. Great managers will be looking for ways to make the holidays a lot less intense for their team members. Here are six basic ways of doing just that: Eliminate the pressure of “Secret Santa.”.
Speaker: Elena Valentine, CEO, Skill Scout
The way we conduct work has completely changed. Before the pandemic, remote working or a few work from home days were allowed for certain employees. Now, remote working is our new normal. We have had to align our business to make sure that our employees are productive and have the necessary resources to succeed. But, did we make sure that they still feel connected with the rest of their team? Join Elena Valentine, CEO of Skill Scout, to learn how to make employee engagement a top priority even when everyone is working remotely.
Cornerstone On Demand
MAY 18, 2020
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal , at least one type of business is flourishing in our COVID-19-induced world of remote work : companies selling tools that permit employers to monitor how employees spend their time.
HR Bartender
MAY 14, 2020
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos has introduced employee contact-tracing capabilities for their customers at no additional charge.
HR Bartender
APRIL 2, 2020
Last week, we provided a list of resources to help individuals get adjusted to working from home. After it was published, I received this note. Dear HR Bartender! I’m a loyal and excited reader of your blog and usually find very great tricks and tips I can experiment with at my workplace.
HR Bartender
MARCH 29, 2020
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions.
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