We are often told that people analytics professionals are not good at telling stories. This is entirely understandable on one level, because – let’s face … Read more
Gig workers set to become employees; Starbucks ‘illegally’ sacked worker for union activ…
Gig workers could soon become employees When is an employee not an employee? What they’re a contractor. For years contractors have been arguing that they … Read more
HR Famous: Work Spouses and at What Years Should We Celebrate Service Awards?
On episode 105 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss work … Read more
Forget ‘Quiet Quitting’ – it’s ‘Quiet Firing’ you need to worry about
It says a lot about the power of TikTok, that a short 17-second video by musician @zaidlepplin could have created the whole new HR lexicon of ‘quiet … Read more
We need to have new conversations about culture
Depending on your point of view, we’re either two and a half years into the Covid-19 pandemic or two and a half years out of it. What isn’t up for debate … Read more
Your middle managers could be thwarting your change efforts
It’s not hyperbole to say that HR and talent management executives need to make changes right now. Whether it’s the Great Resignation, … Read more
Sharp rise in ‘political affiliation bias’; Twitter staffs’ ‘frazzled’ nerves as Musk…
Workers report rising ‘political affiliation’ bias Workers are being subjected to rising negative treatment because of the political beliefs they hold, … Read more
New ‘pay transparency’ legislation: What you need to know
Last week a US governor signed Senate Bill No.1162, an unassuming-sounding piece of legislation which will have major repercussions for employers in … Read more
New labor-planning tech doesn’t just solve budgeting: it reveals the need to keep up wit…
Most people I meet like the idea of doing exciting innovative projects. But most of the time these very same people are simply bogged down just doing the … Read more
How to start an effective mentorship program
As all HRDs will instinctively know, mentorship programs can be a great way to support professional development within your organization. By pairing … Read more