by Jim Schleckser | Dec 14, 2022 | Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Succession, Talent
Many Leaders Overlook Their Responsibility in Succession Planning One of the responsibilities that can be difficult, even for great CEOs, is to make time for the succession planning process. While it’s human nature not to think too far into the future, you owe...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 26, 2022 | Business, Compensation, Culture, HR, Talent
Will Your New Hire Remote Employee Get Paid the Same as an In-Person Employee? It used to be simple to figure out how much to pay employees. In the wake of the pandemic, remote employee compensation has added a new layer of difficulty. As an employer, you could look...
by Jim Schleckser | May 3, 2022 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Leadership, Work Life Balance
Think of Location as a Tool We have all been participants in a grand experiment over the past few years. Forced to work from home because of the pandemic, many people who may have been resistant in the past have opened their eyes to the potential of working remotely....
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 26, 2022 | Culture, Delegation, Diversity, Entrepreneur, HR, Talent
Young Managers Need to Learn About Generational Differences Too. I’ve written before about how people come for the organization’s mission but leave because of their manager when it comes to hiring and retention. That’s why it’s so critical for...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 15, 2022 | Delegation, HR, Leadership, Talent
Look at Where You Spend Your Time as a Leader to See Who You Might Be Covering For. I deal with many CEOS who are incredibly capable at their job. They can also do the job of many of the people who work for them. They may even be an expert in their area. The problem...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 2, 2021 | Culture, Diversity, Growth, HR, Talent
Every leader’s goal should be to find that Goldilocks just right amount. One of the things I struggled with the most was motivation in management. Was I doling out enough praise to those employees who reported to me? I can now see that I was stingier than I...
