Lori Block
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Seeing recovery through the right lens
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
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?
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
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
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
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)
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
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!
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
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