Ex-Google employee blasts ‘dark’ reason for perks A former Google staffer’s TikTok video has gone viral after he revealed the so-called ‘true purpose’ of … Read more
Termination conversations – Why HR must get better at them
The first termination conversation I was ever part of ended in a lawsuit. I had worked in HR for two years and was starting to assist the employee … Read more
The Most Interesting HR Stories of the Week
Dolly provides the lolly: Hit-maker, Dolly Parton – famous for ‘Working 9-to-5’ – has pledged to meet the cost of her staff getting college qualifications. … Read more
When Firing Workers Goes Wrong
On episode 78 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss campus … Read more
The Future of Noncompete Agreements
The movement to abolish, or at least heavily curtail, noncompete agreements has been growing for years. Just how close are critics and opponents of such … Read more
A Looming Ban on Noncompete Agreements?
Remember four months ago (also known as eons), this column mentioned President Biden’s desire for a nationwide ban on noncompetition agreements? Well, … Read more
The Collision of a Star Performer and an Employer
It’s a fact that labor and management see the world differently. However, the public is seldom invited to a ringside seat as conflict brews between senior … Read more
How to Hire, Develop, and Fire Salespeople
A key part of a sales leader’s role is to hire, develop, and retain salespeople. Over the course of my career I have hired more than 150 sellers. I have … Read more
Automating Employee Onboarding: Unlocking Faster Business Outcomes
CHROs are charged with optimizing the employee experience as the business digitally transforms to speed up its ability to deliver fluid, connected … Read more
Don’t Jump to Conclusions – Next Resume, Please
As recruiters, we are conditioned to look for one major thing on a resume: job-hopping. “This person has had a new job every two years. If we hire them, … Read more