Comments on: People are Our Most Important Asset

By: Is Using the Words Resources or Assets When Talking About People the Problem? » Curious Cat Management Blog

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:13:23 +0000

I do agree most people that say “people are our most important asset” don’t back that up with action that shows the organization values people. I just don’t think the problem is the use of the word asset or resource…

By: Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Building a Great Workforce

Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Building a Great Workforce — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:11:48 +0000

[...] far to little emphasis is placed on continual improvement of what many companies will say is their most important asset: their people. If you don’t invest in education of your staff that is going to harm your long term success. [...]

By: Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Flaws in Understanding Psychology Lead to Flawed Management

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:54:48 +0000

[...] which is based on the view that most people can be trusted to act in the company’s interests. Many companies say “people are our greatest asset” but don’t behave that way. REI does, and it shows. … A 50% retention rate is considered good in retail. But Costco [...]

By: Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Keeping Good Employees

Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Keeping Good Employees — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:43:29 +0000

Good advice. I like direct, simple, questions. What can we do to keep you? What do you enjoy about your job? What do you dislike?…

By: CuriousCat: How Downsizing is Handled When Management Respects People

CuriousCat: How Downsizing is Handled When Management Respects People — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:21:19 +0000

“Yesterday I had to do one of the more difficult things – lay off three of my good friends, all of whom are talented and professional developers. I’m posting here today in hopes that someone out in the world is looking for some seasoned talent, people who can get things done for you.”

By: CuriousCat: Severance Plans to Respect People

CuriousCat: Severance Plans to Respect People — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:30:10 +0000

“Yahoo’s board of directors has created an expansive severance package for all full-time employees who are either terminated without ’cause’ or leave on their own with ‘good reason’ following a ‘change in control of the company.’”

By: CuriousCat: Stop Demotivating Me!

CuriousCat: Stop Demotivating Me! — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:45:37 +0000

What should a manager do? Eliminate the de-motivators. Provide coaching (building the capacity or employees and the organization). And manage a system to allow people to take pride in what they do. Holding pizza parties, pep talks, displaying posters and annual performance reviews are not what is needed. But those actions are really easy so that is what some people do – instead of what is needed. How sad.