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Workplace culture

August 25, 2026 by Greg

Service That Stays With You at Ritz-Carlton Hotels

I’ve seen what poor service looks like, but I’ve also experienced what great service can feel like—and it tends to stay with you. One of the best examples happened at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, where I was celebrating my wedding anniversary. After checking in, we dropped off our bags and sat in the lobby […]

Filed Under: Culture, Customer Service, customer service training, Employee Retention, FISH ON fRIDAYS, Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Job interviewing, Job Satisfaction, Leadership, Leadership Development, Motivational speaker, Talent Management, Workplace culture Tagged With: Drivers of Employee Engagement, emotional intelligence, employee appreciation ideas, employee engagement, employee engagement articles, employee motivation, employee retention, employee turnover, malcolm baldrige award, ritz carlton customer service training, ritz carlton hotels

January 23, 2024 by Greg

Empowering Events: The Strategic Role of Organizational Development in Translation Equipment Rentals

In the ever-expanding landscape of global events, effective communication has become the linchpin for success. Organizations hosting international conferences, seminars, and multicultural gatherings rely heavily on translation equipment to ensure a seamless exchange of ideas. This article delves into the symbiotic relationship between Organizational Development (OD) and companies specializing in renting translation equipment, highlighting the […]

Filed Under: AI, Growing a Business, innovation, organizational development, Worklife Balance, Workplace culture

July 12, 2023 by Greg

Employer Branding: Attracting Top Talent for Your Company

In today’s world, job seekers want to work in an environment where they are valued and are provided with opportunities for their growth and well-being. For this reason, most of them are likely to research a brand to see what it looks like to work for it before sending in an application. If you are […]

Filed Under: Behavior Assessments, Culture, DISC Training, Finding top talent, Good Places to Work, Hiring, Human Resource Management, Worklife Balance, Workplace culture Tagged With: behavior assessments, branding, company culture, employee assessments

March 21, 2023 by Greg

Getting Your Oil Changed the Ritz-Carlton Way

Customer service seems headed in the same direction as the Titanic.  Why?  For many shortsighted organizations it is about cutting costs, cutting corners with the hopes of driving up profits. One reason is most Americans feel customer service jobs are beneath them. This is particularly true with the younger generation entering today’s job market. Secondly, […]

Filed Under: Case Studies/White Papers, Customer Service, customer service training, DISC Training, Employee appreciation, Employee Retention, Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Recruitment, Workplace culture Tagged With: Best hotels, Deming award, Ritz, ritz carlton

July 27, 2021 by Greg

The Extended Manager’s Guide for Managing Remote Teams

Remote working has opened up a global talent pool for businesses around the world.  Technology has made it possible to have virtual workplaces, eliminating the need for renting a physical office. The benefits are robust in terms of finances, time, and productivity. However, the lack of face-to-face interactions and having to manage people spread across […]

Filed Under: Communication Articles, Employee Engagement, Employee engagement speaker, Employee Motivation Articles, Human Resource Management, Talent Management, Team Building, Workplace culture Tagged With: managing remote teams, remote working, working remotely

June 29, 2021 by Greg

The Employer’s Guide to Flexible Leadership in a Turbulent Business Climate

The global pandemic has put pressure on workforces in more ways than ever before. Economic uncertainty leaves companies wearily contemplating downsizing, employees in constant fear of losing job security, and leaders questioning whether their typical methods for managing remote teams still work. These unpredictable circumstances make it imperative for management to adopt flexible leadership. What […]

Filed Under: Culture, Generations at Work, Good Places to Work, Human Resource Management, Millennials, Skill shortages, Surveys and Statistics, Workplace culture, Workplace Productivity

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