Robin Hardman

Robin Hardman, owner of Robin Hardman Communications, helps companies of all sizes win recognition by helping them put together the best possible “best place to work” and other corporate awards submissions — from Working Mother and Fortune to the Stevies and IABC. When she's not doing that, Robin is helping companies communicate to their employees with compelling and easy-to-read benefits, HR, and general-topic employee communications. Contact her at robin@robinhardman.com.

Stop Telling Us the End of Your Story First

Robin HardmanOctober 4, 2018

I’ve just put a bow on my busiest season, the late spring and summer months when I work with companies to put together the best possible submissions for … Read more

Now, Being a Great Place to Work Means Great For Each Employee

Robin HardmanApril 13, 2018

Last month I attended the Great Place to Work Institute’s annual conference, and once again I was struck by how things have changed. Great Place to Work … Read more

With Women’s Employment Slowing, Employers Need to Do More

Robin HardmanOctober 19, 2017

An opinion piece in The New York Times a few weeks ago really jolted me. I had my head buried in “best company” applications all summer— helping clients … Read more

Why Data Needs a Story to Make a Difference

Robin HardmanMay 1, 2017

Trying to sell a new idea or program to senior leadership? Or showcase your organization’s features to win a corporate award or land a grant? We’ve all … Read more

Burnout Is Sabotaging Retention

Robin HardmanFebruary 24, 2017

I don’t know much about the massage industry, but it occurs to me it must be riding high these days. Everywhere I look, companies are providing employees … Read more

Why I Stopped Bad-Mouthing “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”

Robin HardmanApril 23, 2015

Today, April 23, is the fourth Thursday of the month, which means it’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (aka TODAS). Kids will be trooping through … Read more

The Secret to Great (and Highly Effective) Employee Communications

Robin HardmanJune 11, 2014

Want to create an excellent workplace? Take a look at your employee communications. Most people you ask — employees and “great workplace” experts alike … Read more

Dying to Work, or Why Great Workplaces Are Healthy Workplaces

Robin HardmanApril 24, 2014

Work can be sickening. Literally. During an appearance at the recent Great Place to Work annual conference this month n New Orleans, Stanford business … Read more