Comments on: The Value of Normalizing the Situation http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/ Know More HR. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:06:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Keeping Proper Perspective | Directionally Correct http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-96403 Keeping Proper Perspective | Directionally Correct Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:56:55 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-96403 [...] another post, The Value of Normalizing the Situation by Frank Roche, he described how the US Airways flight landing on the Hudson River was handled by [...] [...] another post, The Value of Normalizing the Situation by Frank Roche, he described how the US Airways flight landing on the Hudson River was handled by [...]

]]> By: Keeping Proper Perspective « Directionally Correct http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-42284 Keeping Proper Perspective « Directionally Correct Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:23:35 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-42284 [...] another post, The Value of Normalizing the Situation by Frank Roche, he described how the US Airways flight landing on the Hudson River was handled by [...] [...] another post, The Value of Normalizing the Situation by Frank Roche, he described how the US Airways flight landing on the Hudson River was handled by [...]

]]> By: Frank http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-39639 Frank Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:14:18 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-39639 Hi Joanne!<br><br>I strongly agree with what you say -- the process of how to normalize is<br>essential. If it comes off like "nothing to look at kids, steps away," it<br>comes off as dismissive. It has to be upbeat and normal....but authentic.<br><br>Thanks so much for your comment.<br><br>Frank Hi Joanne!

I strongly agree with what you say — the process of how to normalize is
essential. If it comes off like “nothing to look at kids, steps away,” it
comes off as dismissive. It has to be upbeat and normal….but authentic.

Thanks so much for your comment.

Frank

]]> By: Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-39089 Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:14:28 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-39089 You make a great point Frank. These communications do require a bit of finesse though. The message cannot be received as 'the company has its head in the sand', or 'our leaders are being insensitive to those who lost their jobs'. Seriously engaging remaining employees in the work to be done and the opportunities to be siezed, and addressing 'survivor' fear, malaise and anxiety are critical. How it's done is also important. You make a great point Frank. These communications do require a bit of finesse though. The message cannot be received as 'the company has its head in the sand', or 'our leaders are being insensitive to those who lost their jobs'. Seriously engaging remaining employees in the work to be done and the opportunities to be siezed, and addressing 'survivor' fear, malaise and anxiety are critical. How it's done is also important.

]]> By: Frank http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-38363 Frank Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:55:23 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-38363 John, it's like it got so bad we forgot to talk about what's right. You make good points about mandates and HSAs...we need to get back to being normal again. John, it's like it got so bad we forgot to talk about what's right. You make good points about mandates and HSAs…we need to get back to being normal again.

]]> By: John Cerasani http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-38361 John Cerasani Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:53:35 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-38361 Frank--- you couldn't be more right on this. I believe this is especially true with employee benefits. Yes, there are new government mandates, and Yes, things are complex to understand (like HSA's)... However, the sky isn't falling and effective communicaiton can make employees feel a lot better about any changes. Frank— you couldn't be more right on this. I believe this is especially true with employee benefits. Yes, there are new government mandates, and Yes, things are complex to understand (like HSA's)… However, the sky isn't falling and effective communicaiton can make employees feel a lot better about any changes.

]]> By: mszypko http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2009/01/28/the-value-of-normalizing-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-37017 mszypko Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:58:38 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=1247#comment-37017 Great point Frank. The "survivors" are now walking around under a cloud of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). Will I be next? Why them, and not me? We need to engage those still on board because we NEED them to turn the company around! Lets rally the troops, get focused and get moving. If we do a good job, who knows, bonuses may be coming back and if we do a great job, our former colleagues may be coming back as well. Great point Frank. The “survivors” are now walking around under a cloud of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). Will I be next? Why them, and not me? We need to engage those still on board because we NEED them to turn the company around! Lets rally the troops, get focused and get moving. If we do a good job, who knows, bonuses may be coming back and if we do a great job, our former colleagues may be coming back as well.

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