5 Time and Productivity Hacks for Busy and Burned-Out Managers
One of the causes of unnecessary employee turnover is the fact that supervisors, managers, and directors are far busier today than ever before thanks to a strategic model called “do more with less.” This philosophy has caused organizations to put more than manageable workloads onto leaders plates and it’s more critical than ever to be […]
How to Listen Well to Your Employees
At your organization, is there any chance your leaders might be a bit disconnected from your front line? Could they be making decisions about policies, compensation, benefits, procedures, and systems without understanding today’s new workforce? Is anyone making the common mistake of assuming many jobs are still the same as they used to be back […]
Why Do Employees Leave When They Do? A Timeline of Employee Turnover
It’s time to get away from the “it’s you, not me” mindset. How are you – as a leader and as a company – contributing to your employee turnover? There is plenty that employers can do proactively to reduce potential turnover, yet many prefer to blame the new hires who “weren’t the right fit” […]
Does Meaningful Work Attract Talent?
Spouses stick it out in tough times because they made a commitment. New parents endure sleepless nights to ensure their little one feels loved and secure. And many employees will persevere through less-than-ideal circumstances when they know their work matters. As a leader, do you ensure your employees know and understand the “why” behind […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Magnet Culture
We were founded in 2012 and by our first birthday, we had created a powerful (and future-award-winning) generational keynote to help audiences navigating multiple generations in the workplace, which was and still is challenging. In 2014, Workforce magazine in Chicago named me a “Game Changer” for our unique approach to bridging generational gaps in the […]
4 Reasons Why Managers Are About to Walk Out
We’ve experienced the “Great Resignation” of our workers and based on a plethora of recent conversations I’ve had with executives, directors, and managers across various industries, I’m now predicting, “The Great ManagementWalk-Out.” Are you aware of how much managers are currently juggling and just how close they are to their breaking points? So, what happened? […]
What is #QuietQuitting?
Despite the new hashtag, #quietquitting is not a new phenomenon. A #quietquitter is an employee who refuses to go “above and beyond” when they see no benefits of more pay, more respect, or more recognition from the added workload. They are simply doing the job they’ve been hired to do but are not accepting more […]
Don’t Leave the Crumbs to the New Hires
At Magnet Culture, we dive deep into our client’s turnover issues. Sometimes this leads to surprising findings that help us serve future clients. One of our clients is a ready-mixed concrete company. The leaders expressed concern due to a high turnover rate specifically among the truck drivers. What we uncovered is applicable across every organization […]
Giving Unique Advancement Opportunities
We know people want to grow. We know people want to advance—not just in their careers but in their lives. Some call it the “lifestyle creep”. It’s when you make a little bit more money so you’re going to get Netflix and Hulu. Then you make a little bit more money and you’re getting Apple+. […]
Kick Sarcasm to the Curb – Why to Eliminate Toxicity from Office Culture
This blog may be prompting you to raise an eyebrow and begin searching for any number of sarcastic memes, but sarcasm is a gateway to toxic office culture. Creating a positive office culture is one of the best ways to improve workforce morale and increase employee retention. While many people value a witty work environment, […]