When companies care about something, they put money behind it. Now, of course, you might argue that all organizations have limited resources, and while … Read more
Survey Reveals Caregiving Disconnect Between Employers and Employees
More than 21% of Americans are caregivers — an estimated 53 million adults, according to AARP. Yet not enough employers are focused on the impact that … Read more
The OCD Wedding Planner: A Tale of Disability in the Workplace
There was a time in my life when I would worry every single day that I had ruined a wedding. The couple didn’t know it, and I would have to tell them. On … Read more
Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Covid isn’t going away. That’s what the infectious disease experts tell us. Instead of trying to eradicate it, the hope is that with enough vaccinations … Read more
Zillow’s New Remote Comp Strategy
On episode 83 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Halloween at … Read more
The Engine of People Analytics
It is natural for a CHRO to ask her HR analytics manager to produce analytics. It’s also a classic mistake. The first step in child-rearing isn’t to hire … Read more
SHRM Inclusion Conference Features Keynote Speaker With Anti-Inclusion Past
The keynote speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) upcoming INCLUSION 2021 conference (Oct 25 – 27) is on record saying that … Read more
This One Word Is Ruining Leaders’ Ability to Be Empathic
Empathy is, in essence, seeing the world or a situation from another person’s viewpoint. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus … Read more
Getting Blunt on Marijuana Policy
Shortly after marijuana was legalized in Denver, I became an HR director for a construction company based right there in the Mile High City. The company … Read more