How to Build Kaizen into Employee Onboarding
September 17, 2020Much of the information published about establishing a culture of Kaizen is written for leaders who are introducing the concept to their...
Rockwater's Participation and Bonus Program
December 8, 2021Recognizing and rewarding employees on their efforts is a critical component of a continuous improvement culture. Without recognition, it’s...
What to Do About Disengaged Employees
July 7, 2020While definitions of “employee engagement” abound, they all come back to an employee’s emotional and psychological investment in their...
Ten Mid-Year CI Questions to Ask Every Employee
June 30, 2020It's hard to believe that the first half of 2020 is in the books. Just kidding. I don't blame you if you feel like there's been 10 years...
Is Employee Engagement Software Worth the Effort?
March 3, 2020These days, most of us operate on tight budgets with limited bandwidth. Leaders have many competing priorities, and it can be a challenge...
Employee Engagement Ideas to Try in the New Year
January 16, 2020It’s hard to believe that 2020 is upon us already. The turn of the year is a time when business leaders and managers tend to reflect on the...
Employee Engagement in 2020 – Meeting the Needs of Millennials
October 15, 2024By the end of next year, Millennials (those born between about 1980 and 2000) are expected to comprise half of the American workforce. By...
Did Microsoft Hack Employee Productivity with a 4 Day Work Week?
November 25, 2019By now, you’ve probably heard of Microsoft’s experiment with a four day work week in Japan. The trial program, which saw offices closed...
Beyond the Problem – Bonus Benefits of Kaizen Events
October 21, 2019Kaizen events, sometimes called rapid improvement events, are an effective way of solving difficult challenges within organizations. A team...