Lori Block
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Seeing recovery through the right lens
“Major employers are investing in their workers and communities because they know it is the only way to be...
Posted August 17, 2020 — Read more -
Kindness: A prescription for coping in the pandemic
It may seem that the world is united in dealing with common challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis, but...
Posted April 6, 2020 — Read more -
In these tough times, how can managers help their teams get things done?
This post is part of a series that offers tips and tricks for working from home in a pandemic....
Posted March 27, 2020 — Read more -
Working from home in a pandemic: Tips and tricks, love and laughter
First things first. Yes, I used the words “love and “laughter” alongside “pandemic.” In no way am I making...
Posted March 19, 2020 — Read more -
VOI: Measuring the worth of what we do
Recently during an offsite leadership meeting, my colleagues and I participated in a volunteer activity—picking up trash along the...
Posted February 5, 2020 — Read more -
Article: New perspectives: How work, rewards, and benefits have evolved over the past century
The evolution of the social contract between workers and management through the 20th century was a tempestuous one. A...
Posted November 22, 2019 — Read more -
It’s 2019: Where’s my jetpack? (and my Electronic Medical Record)
Did you zoom to work today powered by your personal jet pack? No? That’s really a shame, isn’t it?...
Posted May 20, 2019 — Read more -
Article: High Tech, High Touch — Remembering the ‘Human’ in HR
As HR professionals, we know that success comes from treating each employee as a person, not a database entry....
Posted April 17, 2019 — Read more -
Getting work performance – and profits – to POP!
Do you have responsibility for your corporate wellness programme—either as the manager or as the individual who’s accountable for...
Posted February 21, 2019 — Read more -
Devil’s Bargain: How to Help Employees Make Smarter Plan Choices
Employees are finding it hard to pay for healthcare, wellness, and retirement savings plans. How can HR help?
Posted September 14, 2017 — Read more