College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses why a job might be the best fit, or not, for your personal life. Read WORK AND PERSONAL LIVES. How often do you consider the personal side of your life when you consider job opportunities? I have lived and worked in a […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses the importance of being willing to change and improve in the workplace. Read IS YOUR ORGANIZATION RECEPTIVE TO CHANGE? ARE YOU? CHANGE is inevitable. We know it, but we don’t have to like it. I had a conversation with a person who […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses how organizations can better prepare themselves for the retirement of older workers. Read TRANSITIONING KNOWLEDGE IN THE WORKPLACE.The baby boomers are retiring. Many of them likely hold significant roles in their organizations. What will happen when they walk out your organization’s door? […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses when it’s acceptable to move an employee to another division: SUPPOSE a manager comes up to you and says “I know Lynne is bad at her job, but she’s a lovely person, so I’m transferring her to your team.” How would you […]