Time off, a dip in activity, and end-of-the-year bonuses are what come to mind for most employees in December.
However, figuring out ways to keep staffers motivated becomes the focal point of management throughout the holiday season.
Michael Kempner, president and CEO of the MWW Group, says addressing his employees' inevitable frame-of-mind shift begins as early as October.
Even before holiday items hit the stores, Kempner speaks with his staff and executive committee in formal and informal meetings during October ...