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How about this potential perk for a new employee? A new house
Wow! How about this potential perk for a new employee? A new house.Last month I wrote about Florida-based Mechanical One. The AC and plumbing provider is giving away two mortgage-free homes to employees. It's my most viewed and commented-on post ever on LinkedIn.The...
“The little things are infinitely the most important.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"The little things are infinitely the most important.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle shared this axiom in "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes."I agree with Conan Doyle and believe that great brands employ this elementary idea.They purposely go above and beyond to provide a...
Is Better.com CEO Vishal Garg better now?
He's back. Is Better.com CEO Vishal Garg better now? Vishal infamously fired 900 employees last month. He shared on Zoom, “If you’re on this call you are part of the unlucky group that is being laid off.” It wasn't just that he was monotone and emotionless when...
It turns out that Kit Kats are made of Kit Kats. What?
Kit Kats are flawsome. There is no such thing as a perfect Kit Kat. It turns out that Kit Kats are made of Kit Kats. What?Nestlé (Global) and The Hershey Company (US) take the imperfect Kit Kats and mash them into a paste. That paste is used to fill in between the...
Arby’s lopsides spicy with the Diablo Dare
[Video] Arby's lopsides spicy with the Diablo Dare. Lagniappe: this brisket or chicken sandwich comes with a free milkshake.What happens when a Pink and Purple Goldfish collide? Here's my review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4LjfoboSU Follow me...
Recognition matters
Recognition matters. Studies show that 43% of highly engaged employees receive feedback at least once a week compared to only 18% of employees with low engagement.Recognition resonates in the workplace. 35% of workers frequent recognition of accomplishments as the...
The Great Resignation: The Top 10 reasons why employees are quitting at record levels
Why "The Great Resignation?" The Top 10 reasons why employees are quitting at record levels. Nearly 3% of the workforce quit their jobs in October. That's over 4 million resignation letters. And it is just shy of the record set the month before. Last month I...
Novak Djokovic headed to Australia after receiving a medical exemption from the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic headed to Australia after receiving a medical exemption from the Australian Open. The World #1 and reigning champion announced the news on Instagram.Novak is one of only five unvaccinated players out of 26 to receive an exemption into the first Grand...
Is the customer always right?
Is the customer always right?At Stew Leonards, they always are. The world's largest dairy store lives by two rules that are literally written in stone:1. The Customer is Always Right2. If the Customer is Ever Wrong... ReRead Rule 1Today I stopped by the original store...
RIP John Madden. We should all be a little more like Madden
RIP John Madden. He was the first to say, "Football is Life!" Actually, he said, "Football is my life. It’s something I say proudly. But, it’s complicated."Madden was a trailblazer. Whether it was playing, coaching, broadcasting, or ... video gaming, he did it the...
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