The SRP Blog

The vast majority of the day is spent communicating via email. In many cases, it is easier to receive a response from an email than it is to track down a colleague or team member for a face-to-face discussion. Because…

Bad hires are a lot like buyer’s remorse.  At the time it seemed to be a really great investment.  Days, weeks, or even months later, regret sets in.  Both the organization and the employee can experience this regret.  The corrective…

There are great employees that come to work on time, get the work done, and are generally a joy to work with.  There are less-than-great employees who come in late or leave early, consistently miss deadlines and require lots of…

Attracting and retaining the best talent is a challenge in all industries.  Sometimes these challenges have to do with a core issue or problem with an organization’s process.  This time, we take a look at how to determine the root-cause…

Learning does not end with graduation.  Life is all about learning, whether it be professional development or simply adopting a new hobby.  This week we explore the benefits of fostering a learning-based culture in your organization. Enjoy! Gary Learning is…

The first three articles in this series focused on fostering a better relationship with your team.  Sometimes things don’t work out and you need to part ways.  Despite your best efforts at gaining trust, building a rapport and coaching did…

Some of the best lessons in life come from challenging situations.  The people who make us bristle can also make us strive to be a better person.  Managing someone you don’t particularly like can be extremely hard, but it is…

Have you ever wondered what your employees really think about you?  Granted, there are always one or two team members who are honest to a fault.  What about everyone else?  Just as it is difficult for your team to excel…

A Swedish study showed a decrease in heart attacks in people with better bosses.  Becoming a better leader is not difficult, but takes dedication to continuous improvement.  Read on for five steps to increasing your leadership skills – It could…

Video interviews can cut recruiting costs by nearly 50% and are a great way to decrease time spent on phone screenings or first round interviews.  Asking open-ended questions that focus on accomplishments and problem solving will help “weed out” those…