by Jim Schleckser | Aug 6, 2024 | Bonuses, Compensation, Entrepreneur, HR, Leadership, Talent
One of the things that CEOs and boards worry about the most is their executive team’s vulnerability to poaching by other companies. That’s especially true when it comes to the risk of losing top executives — even the CEO — to someone who offers...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 4, 2024 | Culture, Growth, HR, Talent
Over the past few years, as companies across various industries have grappled with the war for talent, turnover rates have become increasingly significant. Businesses have invested substantial time, money, and energy into reducing employee turnover. After all, when...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 23, 2024 | Culture, Growth, HR, Talent
When we bring new employees on board, many of us still cling to an outdated mindset, assuming they’ll remain with the company for the next 30 years until retirement, perhaps with a gold watch in hand. Even worse, when we worry about them leaving, we hesitate to...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 19, 2024 | Entrepreneur, HR, Management, Talent
The term “A-players” has become commonplace in the modern workplace, universally understood to represent your organization’s top performers. These individuals consistently deliver exceptional results and maintain higher standards of quality compared...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 6, 2024 | Culture, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Talent
In previous blog posts, I have delved deeply into individual-level talent management. This includes strategies for identifying A-, B-, and C-level performers and methods for appropriately rewarding their performance through raises and bonuses. But another level...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 21, 2023 | Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Talent
I’ve discussed the potential hindrance in organizational growth when there’s a deficiency in middle management. It’s a common pitfall. Organizations often prioritize investment in C-suite executives or frontline producers responsible for product...
