I had the sad task of attending my husband’s cousin’s funeral this past weekend, and it really brought to light the fragile nature of life. Dave (my … Read more
Does Move of Well-Known HR Blogger Signal a Trend, or Something Else?
Sometimes, a move is just a move. Is that was this is, or, is it an indication of something else — perhaps a larger HR trend that is starting to take … Read more
3 Million New Jobs, But Increases In the Quit Rate Should Throw Up Red Flags
Movement in the job market is typically a positive sign and a new report from the Department of Labor seems to confirm that: The Labor Department reported … Read more
The Six Critical Factors HR Professionals Need to be Successful
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
Two Great Reasons Why You Should Take Time to Become a Mentor
Who, me? I remember when I first joined HP, I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring. I went in thinking, … Read more
Onboarding 101, or What NOT to Do When a New Employee Starts Work
My good friend — let’s call him “Herb” — started a brand new job yesterday. Herb was very excited because it’s an opportunity with a particular … Read more
Privacy Rights and Asking an Employee to Give You Their Facebook Password
By Eric B. Meyer A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the Maryland Department of Corrections was facing heat from the ACLU for requiring job applicants to … Read more
Google’s Reorganization: Does It Spell a Brighter Future, or Trouble Ahead?
Last week, Google acknowledged it was reorganizing in the wake of Larry Page’s assent to the Chief Executive Officer position. The Los Angeles Times … Read more
Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: Special Care is Required
By Michael R. Greco Special caution is required concerning restrictive covenants that are ancillary to employment agreements for a fixed term (as opposed … Read more
How to Manage Change Management as Change Becomes the Norm
The art and science of change management is due for a change. Quit thinking about change as something that is negative. Stop talking about change … Read more