

These days, employee engagement is top of mind for everyone involved in talent management. For the Human Resources Department it has been that way for a long time but the importance of actively involved, motivated, ready-to-contribute employees has now become an essential element of building a productive workforce.

Employee turnover is costly and disruptive. Consider the hidden expenses, from morale dips and decreased productivity to expensive recruitment campaigns.

Effective CEO communication fosters employee retention, improves alignment, and strengthens a company's culture, promoting success and unity.

To get ahead of the trend in gifts, sometimes it pays to travel. We made our way to Atlanta for the Atlanta International Gifts and Home Furnishing Market, one of the largest wholesale markets for products and gifts in the world. Check out some of the best ideas from the Atlanta Market below.

Each year, Lake Superior State University creates its list of banished words and phrases. My four favorites from the 2018 list: "unpack," "drill down," "onboard," and "let me ask you this." Let that sink in. (OK, now that's five.)