by Stan Phelps | Feb 8, 2024 | Green Goldfish
Extrinsic factors like salary and benefits don’t necessarily lead to employee motivation or boost firm performance. What does? Intrinsic elements. That’s what Dan Ariely shared on a recent episode of the Prof G podcast with Scott Galloway. The Green...
by Stan Phelps | Feb 8, 2023 | Books
10 years and 11 different colors, metals, and one gem in the Goldfish Series. Here is the progression of 10 years and 11 different colors, metals, and one gem in the Goldfish Series. My first book Purple Goldfish came out in January 2012 and the Goldfish series was...
by Stan Phelps | Mar 22, 2022 | Green Goldfish
Should we pay job candidates to interview? FoodShare Toronto thinks so. The non-profit organization began paying job applicants $75 per interview.CEO Paul M. Taylor told CTV News Toronto, “I think employers have gotten off scot free for far too long by expecting...
by Stan Phelps | Jan 24, 2022 | Green Goldfish
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...
by Stan Phelps | Jan 11, 2022 | Green Goldfish
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...