I have something to admit. I’m a bit of an expert in regards to nursing mothers. “Really?” you say. Let me explain. I’m in a fairly small office, 20 or so … Read more
Here’s How You Can be “Rich” – Both in Your Business and in Your Life
I love this book. It is rare to find a business book that inspires you to be a better person. In Today We Are Rich, Tim Sanders outlines how we can improve … Read more
What HR is Doing Wrong (And Needs to Get Fixed Right Away)
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
New Philadelphia Law Restricts Criminal Records Checks on Job Applications
By Celia Joseph Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed the Fair Criminal Screening Standards Ordinance, which will change both the … Read more
Are You Flexible With Employees When it Comes to Their Tech Devices?
Once upon a time, I worked for the student computer support department at my university. It was a pretty good job for a student and it helped me realized I … Read more
Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Employee Termination
By Sara J. Fagnilli To fire or not to fire, that is the question, and while it might have been an easy one for Shakespeare, it will rarely be an easy … Read more
Taking Your Daughter Or Son To Work Tomorrow? Better Think Twice
Tomorrow is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day and if you are thinking about participating (either for yourself or overall as an employer), I would … Read more
HR is Still a Pink-Collared Ghetto
I planned to write this last September, so let’s pretend that I did rather than wondering why I didn’t. It’s a critically important topic, and I hope that … Read more
Tech Consolidation: SuccessFactors Buys Learning Provider Plateau
In a deal valued at $290 million, talent management systems provider SuccessFactors will acquire privately-held Plateau, one of the leading learning … Read more
HCM Provider Lawson Software Purchased by Private Equity Firm
See update below. Lawson Software, a provider of a wide variety of business management programs including enterprise human capital management, will be … Read more