For a performance management system to be truly effective, everyone needs to be invested in its success. From the newest employee to the highest ranking … Read more
Person of the Year: Employees
Every year, in either the 4th quarter or the 1st quarter, we all get the prognosis of the crystal ball view from the “futurist” as to what either the … Read more
Give Them a Helpful Manager and They’ll Stay
It’s an oft-repeated truth that HR leaders are surely bored of hearing by now: Millennials are now the largest generational cohort in the workforce will … Read more
3 Ways You Can Make Headcount Reports a Powerful Tool
A simple tally of employees should be shared without controversy, but when an HR executive presents the headcount report during the monthly P&L meeting … Read more
Another State Says ‘No’ to No-Poaching Deals
In most states, non-competition agreements between an employer and employee are legal, as long as there is some form of consideration (like money) to … Read more
4 Keys to a Successful Training Program
The cost of training an already-here employee to perform new tasks and fill the gaps turns out to be less of a burden than that of trying to replace them. … Read more
Society Is Changing What the Future of Work Will Be Like. Are You Prepared?
I tend to have a somewhat cynical view toward predictions about human capital management (HCM). This is because the fundamental challenges facing HCM … Read more
Solve the STEM Shortage By Getting Girls Excited
The US economy is booming right now. Unemployment is at a historic low, while wages and overall business confidence keep rising. But the tide can change … Read more
The Caregivers Among You Need Help
Every year in your role as a human resources or benefits leader, it’s your job to develop a people or benefits strategy that connects your company’s goals … Read more