Everyone plays a different instrument. While enjoying a symphony performance a few years back, I was struck by the level of talent within the orchestra. … Read more
Workers Staying Put Will Make Jobs Even Harder to Fill
Is talk of a global economic slowdown beginning to worry American workers? That’s one explanation for a Gartner survey finding that a majority of US … Read more
Become a Better Manager Overnight – Influence, Rather Than Order Employees
For centuries, managers got things done by ordering their subordinates. Today, you need to influence your employees to get work done. Take a moment to … Read more
How to Comply With Illinois’ First In the Nation AI Video Interview Law
In a 2019 survey Littler conducted of over 1,300 in-house counsel, HR professionals and C-suite executives, more than 35% responded that their organization … Read more
Low Wage Workers Pay Bigger Share of Rising Health Benefits Costs
Health insurance premiums and deductibles for job-based coverage edged upward in 2019, surpassing increases in both wages and inflation, according to an … Read more
Corporate Whistleblower Programs Can Reduce Fines and Limit Lawsuits
Note: It was a tip under the US government’s whistleblower program that lead to the current Congressional investigation into a potential quid pro quo … Read more
Don’t Make These Mistakes When You Fire Someone
Over the weekend [a few weeks ago], I read this federal court opinion involving a woman’s claims that her former employer violated both the Americans with … Read more
10 Attributes of Culture That Make It So Difficult to Change
While there is universal agreement that organizational culture plays a crucial role in shaping organizations, there is little consensus on what it actually … Read more
The First Step to Effective Meetings: Do We Really Need to Meet?
There was a bit of irony going on for the August (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable. The topic was the “Pros and Cons of Meetings.” Interestingly enough, we had to … Read more
A Mentor Can Skill You, But A Sponsor Will Promote You
Having a sponsor at work can accelerate your career, but not everyone has someone who will go to the mat for them. While having a sponsor pays a premium, … Read more