Just The Basics® is a Management Consulting firm specializing in human resource management for small businesses and non-profit organizations. The philosophy of Just The Basics is to make accessible to our clients the same level of Human Resource expertise available at larger firms. Our mission is to improve the quality and productivity of the organization and to provide advisory services to the executive management team members.
Click here to see a Special Note from Terri Bonar-Stewart and an introduction to Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR, CECQ
Are You a Boomer Who Would Like to Share Some Thoughts About Today’s Workplace?
If you’re a Boomer (born between 1946 – 1964) and still in the workplace, we’d love for you to participate in a research study!
Dr. Gravett is collaborating with two colleagues, Dr. Tim McCarthy and Ms. Patricia Faust, to determine how today’s Boomers feel they’re accepted in today’s workplace. If you’d like to participate in this short survey, please click here. You can remain anonymous, or if you’d like to leave your name and email address, Dr. Gravett will provide a one-hour complimentary coaching session as a thank you for completing the survey.
Organizational Best Practices Survey
Boomers are an important, still active component of today's workforce, with many years left to contribute to your organization's success. Just The Basics, Inc. is conducting a best practices survey to explore how companies are approaching retention of this valuable resource. Please click here to participate in this survey. If you'd like a summary of the results, please complete the contact information section on the survey. We appreciate your participation.
Using Your Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Gravett's latest research study and book, Using Your Emotional Intelligence to Develop Others, is summarized in her article in the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management (CSHRM) e-newsletter. Click here to see the newsletter and Dr. Gravett's article.
Tips for Working for a Younger Boss
In her article, "7 Tips for Working for a Younger Boss" in the Money-Careers section of the March 1, 2010, issue of U.S. News & World Report writer Emily Brandon quotes Dr. Linda Gravett: "One of the problems that many boomers experience is that in their perception, the younger boss does not want to listen to their experiences and take account of their expertise. The younger person has their own education and expertise and they don't want to be parented by someone." (Read more)