I recently read an article in the March 2012 issue of Hemispheres Inflight Magazine, “Who Wants to Be a Manager?” They reported on a study by OfficeTeam that discovered 76 percent of workers had “no interest” in gaining their manager’s position. The article goes on to report about the accounting firm, Deloitte LLP who implemented [...]
Chatting, Elevating and Golfing “An expectation, as they say, is a resentment waiting to happen.” – Jon Carroll We tend to agree with Jon Carroll. For more on our thoughts about expecting, read Nate’s posts: Want vs. Expect, Hanging Out With the Stars, and Jeff’s post: To Versus With
Employee performance is an ongoing issue for all employers, and I have the good fortune of helping companies show their appreciation for remarkable performance every day. And, I know of a local performance consulting and training company who specializes in building remarkable employees. So I was excited when I ran across this article, 8 Qualities [...]
We’re excited to announce a new offering at Next Element. We look forward to seeing you on Google+ soon! Have you attended an Next Element Seminar? If so, here’s an opportunity to chat with, and ask Jeff questions. For 1-hour, you and 9 other individuals will be in a chat room with Jeff King. This [...]
A new study in the “Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking” journal, reports that Facebook elevates mood. What does this mean for business? How should employees engage with Social Networking Sites (SNS) on the job? Or should they at all? Another, question may be, can employers control it?
During the worst Kansas thunderstorms you’ll usually find me outside my house, precariously perched on an unstable ladder that is sinking in the mud, trying desperately to dig two or three seasons of composed leaves and debris out of my clogged gutters. I’m getting pelted by rain and probably some hail. I’m soaked, clutching metal [...]
Persons quitting their job reached an all-time low in November 2010 as fear and uncertainty trumped the increasing unhappiness and job stress of doing more with less. For those employers who took advantage of this fear by reducing investment in employees, your vacation may be over. An article in the November 28 issue of Time [...]
You may notice that we have a new look, we hope you like it! As we begin our 4th year on this wonderful journey that is Next Element, we are rolling out a new logo, a fresh brand identity, and a new look to our website. We hope you find the changes helpful, and fun! [...]
