A political firestorm has erupted at Google over a 10-page memo by a software engineer challenging the company’s diversity efforts, declaring that … Read more
You’ve Empowered Them, But They’re Not Delivering. Now What?
When I discuss employee engagement, one of the main points I generally preach is that employee engagement and employee empowerment go hand-in-hand. People … Read more
Are You Ready For Whatever Happens August 21?
You look around the office in two weeks, and suddenly, without warning, everyone is gone. Or perhaps you’re hearing from managers that an unusual … Read more
The “EX” Data You Don’t Have Is More Important Than the “O” Data You Do Have
Over the past few years, successful companies have begun to place a great deal of attention on developing “experiences” for customers because they realize … Read more
What Do Termination Codes Have to Do With Making HR Data Strategic?
Perhaps it can be said that staff meetings are a necessary evil. It is important for teams to communicate, and a well-designed staff meeting can foster … Read more
Is Cultural Alignment Even Possible?
“Culture is everything people do.” — Unknown There are over 58,000 results when you Google “cultural alignment.” I will save you the reading time and … Read more
The Future of Agency Recruiting Is Going to Be Very Different
Note: This is the second part a two-part article on what the future holds for external recruiters and executive search, and for the clients they serve. It … Read more
HR’s Embarrassing Secret: We’re About the Least Diverse
For those of us working in HR and those who partner with us, it’s no secret that the majority of HR professionals are women. This rings true across the … Read more
Starting a Reading Program Is Good For the Company and For the Employees
Getting employees to continually improve can be a daunting task. Externally motivating others to change is difficult. But what if you had the ability to … Read more
8 Trends and Challenges Facing Search Firms (and Pricing Is One of Them)
Note: This is the first of a two-part article on what the future holds for external recruiters and executive search, and for the clients they serve. It is … Read more