It’s no secret that a positive workplace culture plays a critical role in driving employee engagement and retention. In many ways, it’s the linchpin to … Read more
Why You Should Consider the “High Commitments” Over High Potentials
Within progressive organizations, high-potential (HIPO) employees have been the mainstay of many talent management and succession planning system. Their … Read more
With So Many Paid Leave Laws, How Do You Know What Applies?
Let’s face it: The national conversation on paid leave has changed. Looking back even one year ago, news outlets were mainly focused on decrying the state … Read more
Three Performance Tactics to Help Your Company Grow
Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have few … Read more
Europe’s HR Leaders Worry Too About Becoming Business Partners
The days when the basic function of an HR professional focused purely on core HR matters of recruitment and payroll are long gone. “It was a simpler time,” … Read more
It’s Time for HR to Finally Get Serious About Becoming Strategic
Let me state right up front that I’m a huge fan of yours, HR. But it’s time for you to get serious about making some very long-overdue changes. I’ve spent … Read more
5 Parental Leave Trends You Need to Know
You already know about the so-called “arms race” in which companies are upping the ante on parental leave plans and other family-friendly benefits in an … Read more
It’s OK to Be Human At Work
Recognize This! – Implicit norms about being yourself at work are a large part of the power of working human. Have you seen this post? It’s about a poster … Read more
Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Cloned
“Last night on an elevator in New York, headed to dinner with my colleagues, a woman on the elevator asked if I was China Gorman. When I said yes, … Read more
3 Reasons Your Former Employees Are Bitter (And How to Change That)
Let’s face it — bitter former employees are a lose-lose for everyone because they can outright ruin the reputation of a company. In fact, 38% of … Read more