David Lee

David Lee is the founder and principal of HumanNature@work and the creator of Stories That Change. He's an internationally recognized authority on organizational and managerial practices that optimize employee performance, morale, and engagement. He is also the author of "Managing Employee Stress and Safety," as well over 60 articles and book chapters. You can download more of his articles at HumanNature@work, contact him at david@humannatureatwork.com, or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/humannaturework.

If You’re Serious About Onboarding Success, Remember This Mantra

David LeeFebruary 2, 2006

If you want a successful onboarding process, one that quickly engages new employees and helps them succeed — rather than leaving them with “new … Read more

How to Avoid the Four Deadliest Onboarding Mistakes

David LeeNovember 22, 2005

An investment in effective onboarding is an investment in employee retention, morale, and productivity. Research at Corning Glass Works revealed that … Read more

For a More Successful Employee Referral Program, Think Experience

David LeeFebruary 10, 2005

Imagine the following scenario: You go to an all-inclusive resort where you’re treated to mediocre service, meals, and accommodations. When you check … Read more

Building a Compelling Employer Brand, Part 4: Using Stories In Your Employer Branding Process

David LeeAugust 31, 2004

In Part 3 of this article series on building a magnetic employer brand, we explored how to: Analyze your default brand for strengths and weaknesses Read more

Building a Compelling Employer Brand, Part 3

David LeeApril 13, 2004

In the first part of this article series, we explored five essential components of effective employer branding: Putting together a team that understands, … Read more

Becoming a Branding Partner: How HR Can Contribute To The Corporate Branding Process

David LeeSeptember 11, 2003

In his recent article, Why Branding Is Important in HR, Dr. John Sullivan makes a compelling case for why HR can and should play a larger role in corporate … Read more

Building a Compelling Employer Brand, Part 2: Your “Default” Brand

David LeeMarch 21, 2003

In the first part of this series, we discussed five key principles and practices involved in building a compelling employer brand. Here in Part 2 of this … Read more

How To Build a Compelling Employer Brand

David LeeFebruary 20, 2003

When you make the effort to create a compelling employer brand, you save yourself the work of trying to convince candidates that you are an employer of … Read more

The True Power of a Magnetic Employer Brand

David LeeDecember 13, 2002

Q: Is all this talk about employer branding just the latest in a long line of management fads? A: It depends. Q: Doesn’t it really just boil down to … Read more

Your First Task as a Recruiter: Recruit Senior Management Onto Your Team

David LeeNovember 1, 2002

If your job is to recruit the best employees possible, here’s what should be at the top of your “to do” list: recruit senior management … Read more