Back in October, Reuters disclosed that a year earlier Amazon had abandoned its AI recruitment software because it was biased against women. Though the … Read more
How a Tech-Forward Company Is Managing Performance
Here at Vulcan — the umbrella company for a host of signature entities owned by the late Paul Allen — we have a hashtag we like to use: #OnlyAtVulcan. We … Read more
The Importance of Treating Freelancers As ‘Real’ Workers
One of the first questions people often ask when meeting someone new is what the person does for a living. Whether it is a good or a bad thing, we live in … Read more
Before You Do Another Annual Engagement Survey, Do Something Different
Engagement can mean a lot of different things, but in analytics, it tends to mean the data one gets from an annual engagement survey. Engagement surveys … Read more
The Resume Isn’t Dead Yet
There is no question that the recruiting process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Professionals are now able to promote their skills and … Read more
Get Ready Now for the Coming ‘Total Talent’ Workforce
Total talent might not be a term you’re really familiar with, but it’s rising in use and you’re going to see a lot more of it over the next year. More … Read more
Rotating Roles Will Make Your Teams Smarter and More Effective
“Fixation is the way to death. Fluidity is the way to life.” — Miyamoto Musashi ∼∼∼∼∼ Successful teams require more than great players — they need people … Read more
Make 2019 the Year Volunteering Becomes Important to Your Workforce
“We need volunteers not hostages.” Ahhhh! Music to my ears. That quote was from the head coach for the Pittsburg Steelers (American football). It was in … Read more
States Are Taking the Lead In Gender Equity Laws
As we discussed in a post following the November midterm elections, the outcome resulted in a divided Congress unlikely to pass significant employment … Read more
Personality Tests Can Help Managers Personalize Their Approach
Technology’s last frontier has long been understanding the nuances of human behavior, intelligence and personality traits. While we strive to improve … Read more