Maybe you haven’t worked for micromanaging bosses, but no doubt you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them … Read more
When HR Resists the Employee Monitoring Tech That Managers Want
Managers used to be able to monitor employees by literally keeping an eye on them. Whether this really was an effective way to judge performance, the fact … Read more
HR Famous: Zoom-Free Fridays, White House Staffers Fired for Pot Smoking
On episode 56 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss Gen-X … Read more
HR’s Responsibility to Combat Anti-Asian Bias
In response to the undeniable spike of violence, harassment, and other hate directed at Asian Americans (Chinese Americans in particular), many … Read more
How Zoom Reimagined Its Business During the Pandemic
If you have ever experienced whitewater rapids, you know the exhilarating sensation of making hairpin turns to avoid rocks; changing direction every few … Read more
It’s Not True That Managers Are the Biggest Drivers of Employee Engagement
We’ve all heard that managers are the primary drivers of employee engagement, but that’s not true. And once you see why that tired platitude is wrong, … Read more
A Hybrid Office Offers Fake Flexibility
2021 finds flexible work and the nature of working from home at a major crossroads. Far-reaching decisions are being made on the basis of outdated … Read more
Steve Jobs’ Former Assistant Reveals Lessons About Burnout and Wellbeing
I was working for one of the most iconic CEOs at one of the most innovative companies in the world — and my hair was falling out. It was my first job out … Read more
HR Famous: Can Being Vulnerable at Work Hurt Your Career?
On episode 55 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss big … Read more
Disruption Is Coming to Contingent Workforce Management
The global pandemic and events of the past year have accelerated Investment in contingent labor. Companies looking to fill critical skill gaps, increase … Read more