The High Cost of Low Morale...and what to do about it

Pin the Tail on the Donkey (Make Good Hiring Decisions)Plan for RetentionForecast Staffing NeedsDevelop Recruitment SourcesKnow What You're Looking ForBecome A Skilled InterviewerMeasure Against Job RequirementsLook For VersatilityBe Sure They're Willing As Well As AbleTest ThemHold AuditionsMake Commitment PossibleStart With Quality EmployeesBe SelectiveSeek People-Oriented LeadersHire People Who Are Better Than YouTry Team InterviewingTroubleshoot Recruitment ProblemsAvoid the Mirror TestConsider Internal CandidatesHire for Today's GenerationCheck ReferencesMake Sound Hiring DecisionsUp Your Attitude (A Good Attitude = High Morale)Enjoy What You DoDon't Waste Time On Negative ThoughtsFind Ways To Learn New ThingsDemonstrate The Work Ethic You ExpectStart Each Day With A Positive ThoughtHelping Others Helps YourselfSet Your Mental BarometerEven When You Don't Feel Like ItFind A ReleaseDon't Air Your Dirty LaundryFind Your Creative AttitudeMake It Easy On YourselfLive By A Personal Mission StatementStay Physically And Mentally FitDon't Take Life Too SeriouslySet GoalsAssociate With Positive PeopleTalk To YourselfWhy Not You?Once Upon A TimeReward YourselfPygmalion's Fair Lady (The Power of Expectation)Remember ClementineStart With Number OneGive Me No ChoiceThere's More Than One Way ...Recognize The FamilyStructure Positive SituationsIt's All In Your MindDo What Failures Are Afraid To DoDream Impossible DreamsMake Them Feel SpecialRecognize AssetsKeep Them On Your Radar ScreenOffer Approval And AcceptanceLift Self-Imposed LimitationsTake The Bull By The HornsHave A Game PlanOn My Honor ...Nothing Happens 'Til Somebody SellsGet Out Of The WayAnd They Wiped Their Minds ClearMa Bell Did It (Communicate)