Two years ago, I was an HR executive. Having spent 20 years in developing my career in the field, I became burnt out and very angry. I was tired of all the … Read more
Wanted: Great Leadership
Great leaders are often made during the worst possible times. Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would be relegated to relative obscurity were it not … Read more
New DOL Guidance on Compensation Issues Related to Remote Work
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor recently published new guidance for employers, focusing on compliance under the Fair Labor Standards … Read more
5 Reasons Your Wellness Program Is Failing (And How to Fix It)
Employee wellness programs have become all the rage over the past few years with companies leveraging them as competitive differentiators for hiring and … Read more
The Role of Fear in Leadership
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me … Read more
Great HR Leaders Master These Three Skills Early
When you think of great leaders, what image comes to mind? You might envision a well-known CEO granting a TV interview or a politician taking tough … Read more
An HR Book for Children? Or a Children’s Book for HR?
What happens when a child discovers that adults at her parent’s workplace can sometimes treat each other unkindly? Welcome to the real world, little girl. … Read more
Hacking Your Workforce to Align It With New Business Strategies
An unexpected market force like COVID-19 can translate into knee-jerk reactions with the immediate need to safeguard and survive. After the initial shock … Read more
HR Famous: Complicated Career Expectations in the Modern World for New Grads + Notes on Ha…
In episode 24 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn and Jessica Lee are back to discuss the escalation of … Read more
The Best Way to Develop Interpersonal Skills Is Not the Usual Way
In trying to provide the kind of leadership employees need right now, many businesses are struggling. Executives are aware that people need to feel … Read more