In 2016, U.S. residents logged 457.4 million person‑trips for business purposes. Life on the road can give employees an opportunity to see new places and … Read more
Guess Who Wastes Time at Work
I’m not a big fan of over-generalizing the characteristics of the different generations in the workforce. It’s just too easy to say “Millennials are … Read more
Get the Feedback You Need By ‘Mentioning the Unmentionable’
A manager at a constructive conversations seminar I was giving shared a great example of what I believe is one of the most powerful communication devices … Read more
Onboarding Is Even More Critical for New Leaders
Is your new leader completely prepared for his or her new role in your business before he or she walks in the door? Is the new leader’s team prepared for a … Read more
HR Analytics: How to Tell Your Data Story
For decades, HR organizations have operated with a “softer approach” to business, relying more on intuition and less on hard facts to make workforce … Read more
What Will You Say When They Ask Why They Should Work For You?
I do not care who you are, where you went to school, which union represents you, how smart you are, or how smart you think you are — executive, doctor, … Read more
Worker Bee Or Engaged Partner?: How Management Sees Employees
How do you view employees? We rarely talk about this in public forums or meetings, but we have no problem giving people our opinion in the hallway!! We … Read more
European Court Clarifies Legality of Banning Islamic Headscarves in the Workplace
On March 14 the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) issued a significant ruling clarifying when an employer may prohibit employees from wearing … Read more
4 Things More Important Than Money
There’s one thing all companies with great talent acquisition and retention strategies do incredibly well: recognize employees’ priorities. Many … Read more
Here’s An Idea: Lunch and Learn
You found the perfect candidate and they start today. Everyone is happy and your job is done. Not! Without the proper training and development … Read more