It is “inconsistent with our purpose.” And with that, the ball dropped. CVS President and CEO Larry J. Merlo used that phrase to make an announcement that … Read more
How Do You Help a New Leader When Leadership Doesn’t Come Naturally?
As many of us know from experience, too often people are promoted because they are good at what they do, but not all high-performing individuals make good … Read more
The Power of Setting Expectations – Especially When It Comes to HR
I had the most remarkable conversation with a new client CEO this week. As a kickoff to the project, I wanted to understand his expectations about the work … Read more
Sometimes (Especially in California), the Wrong Shoes Can Really Cost You
By Howard Mavity Warehouses and distribution centers (DC’s) are not the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most frequently inspected … Read more
Pivoting in Business: It’s Something That HR Needs to Learn to Do
One of the things we HR practitioners get dinged on consistently is our ability to be flexible. Yes, there are compliance pieces and yet other things that … Read more
Should an Employee Punching Another Employee Always Get Fired?
What would it take to get you to punch an employee? For most HR Pros, the answer might be “Not much!” if they were joking behind the locked doors of their … Read more
Motivating Employees Can Simply Be a Choice of Promotion or Prevention
First of two parts In which kinds of situations are you most effective? What factors strengthen — or undermine — your motivation? People answer these … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The Scariest Issues Employers Are Facing Today
Earlier this week, amidst all the Valentine’s Day-themed surveys and pitches, I got something interesting from XpertHR, the website that provides … Read more
5 Things Employers Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act
It’s not easy to keep up with the legal trends in employment background screening. One of those trends is the recent wave of lawsuits being filed against … Read more
6 Ways to Show Employees the Love With an Emotional Workplace Culture
Some of the most successful companies with the most dedicated employees almost always put their staff first. Why? They’ve realized happy employees treat … Read more