Bob Nelson


Rewarding Teams along the Way

By Bob Nelson |  Jan 10, 2000

Today many employees work in group settings. Working successfully as a team requires hard work, as individuals with different personalities, skills, and a...  Read story

Low-Cost Ways to Build Employee Commitment

By Bob Nelson |  Dec 1, 1999

Approximately 80% of Fortune 1000 companies report that retaining talent is a major issue for them, and nearly half are planning to offer more ge...  Read story

Tax Implications of Recognition Rewards

By Bob Nelson |  Dec 1, 1999

Please note that this information is just a highlight of the guidelines from the tax code regarding employee awards. Taxabl...  Read story

Layoffs: A Wrong Way and a Right Way

By Bob Nelson |  Oct 1, 1999

Best Practice: Layoffs with Integrity Cruel and Unusual A controller for a state agency in Wisconsin was ask...  Read story

Taking Initiative: The Options Are Endless

By Bob Nelson |  Sep 1, 1999

A recent poll of executives asked, " What do you feel is the single best way for employees to earn a promotion and/or raise?" Topping the list for 82% of ...  Read story

How to Make Suggestions Count

By Bob Nelson |  Sep 1, 1999

An important aspect of initiative that any employee can put into practice is making suggestions. Every employer wants and needs employees who can spot pro...  Read story

Tips for Motivating Techies

By Bob Nelson |  Sep 1, 1999

Motivating Technical Employees Consider the following rewards for your technical staff. Interesting and challengi...  Read story

Personalizing Recognition

By Bob Nelson |  May 1, 1999

Pleasure call. Call an employee into your office just to thank him or her; don't discuss any other issue during the visit. ...  Read story

Energizing Teams of Hourly Workers

By Bob Nelson |  May 1, 1999

Problem-solving approach. W.L. Gore & Associates, in Newark, Del., puts employees through a rigorous hiring process to be sure t...  Read story

Fun at Work: Enliven Your Culture

By Bob Nelson |  May 1, 1999

Water wars. Consider this way to help a group adhere to ground rules it has previously agreed to: Give group members toy sq...  Read story

Doing Their Best, Every Single Day

By Bob Nelson |  May 1, 1999

Store managers at the St. Ann branch of Famous-Barr department stores, based in St. Louis, go to each employee at the end of the day to see what went well...  Read story

Incentives for All Generations

By Bob Nelson |  Feb 1, 1999

Incentives play an important role in motivating, rewarding, and energizing employees. "One size fits all" plans do not suit today's multigenerational work...  Read story

Marketing 101: The Secrets to Running a Successful Sale

By Bob Nelson |  Nov 13, 1996

The 1990s have brought dramatic changes to the retail industry, led by the emergence of national discounters. The top problem facing "Mai...  Read story

Motivation: Try Praise

By Bob Nelson |  Sep 1, 1996

A management expert reveals that praise, when used wisely, is a powerful motivator any small company can afford.  Read story