“…making progress in one’s work – even incremental progress – is more frequently associated with positive emotions and high motivation than any other workday event”. So says Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer in “What Really Motivates Workers” in the Jan/Feb 2010 Harvard Business Review based on their research with 600+ managers. So what? Amabile and [...]
Onboarding others does not work
February 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Onboarding others does not work. Fortunately, you can help them onboard. On the other hand, new employees can not onboard themselves by themselves. Fortunately, they can make great strides in partnership with their managers. Onboarding well requires a partnership The point is that onboarding well requires a partnership. No one can do it by themselves. [...]
Who is in charge of onboarding?
February 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
Do not try to get line managers to focus on onboarding It is futile to try to get line managers to care about onboarding. They do not think they have time for it. They think it is HR’s responsibility. If pushed they oppose the effort either directly or with passive-aggressive behaviors. They just don’t care. [...]
Communication Blockages in Onboarding
February 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I was in China last week where internet access to anything related to PrimeGenesis is completely blocked. Couldn't use PrimeGenesis email. Couldn't look at PrimeGenesis websites. And, as I'm sure, you all noticed, couldn't post anything on the PrimeGenesis blog. People joining almost any new organization face the same issue. Their communication is blocked – [...]