In an evolving labor market where employees are expecting (and receiving) higher pay and better perks, employers often compete in the race for top talent … Read more
Competence Isn’t Enough. You Need Champions and Maybe a Little Narcissism
Do you work closely with executives? If you do, you’ve probably run into a few surprising aspects to leadership that don’t get talked about … Read more
Do Your Subcultures Align Or Undermine Your Company Values?
It can be surprising when you first see the signs of an organizational subculture forming When the company is small, employees are much closer to the … Read more
Use Feedforward to Make Performance a Partnership
You may not like getting feedback, but you can’t deny its importance. Receiving robust feedback – even when it’s negative in nature – is a key driver … Read more
Robotics in HR: Current Trends and Impact
The human resources division is an integral part of any business. At its core, the HR department’s strategic role is managing employee relations, ensuring … Read more
With the Right Attitude, Losing Can Be a Win
“Ron, thank you so much for facilitation of today’s event. I learned so much. And even though I lost the competition, I think I learned more by losing as … Read more
Do I Have Too Many Slides?
This common question sounds like, “How much money will I need for retirement?” It’s not uncommon for presenters to walk into a conference room for a … Read more
On Becoming A Scientific HR Function – Learning From Amazon And Google
Did you know that “becoming scientific” is a strategic goal that is shared by the HR functions of two of the top three most valuable firms in the world? … Read more
Hire For a Mission, Not a Job
“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in the event of … Read more
7 Talent Assessment Myths and Why They’re Wrong
Talent assessment is all about managing people, that is, evaluating and screening candidates, hiring the right person for the right job, and managing and … Read more