Are human resources professionals the “lackeys of business?” I used to think so. That is, until I learned more about what they do. Now I have a tremendous … Read more
What Makes For a Great Job Referral?
Ah, referrals. The No. 1 source of hire. The best way to retain coveted employees. The easiest approach to finding the right candidates for the job. For … Read more
Does Your Organization Ignore (and Maybe Reward) Bad Behavior at Work?
Nice guys finish last. We’ve all heard that phrase before. Which probably means that there’s something to it. Now why is that? Because … Read more
Talking Strategically: The 7 Things You Must Master to Succeed
Many in business, and most in talent management, fail to realize that as soon as you open your mouth, it’s immediately obvious to almost all leaders and … Read more
Facebook’s Way: Transparency, Openness, and a Knack For Solving Problems
Last of four parts Here are the last of Facebook’s unique, amazing, and incredibly effective talent management practices. You need to read all four … Read more
Enough with Surveys! They Won’t Tell You What Makes Employees Tick
Those of us who have been in business long enough know all about surveys. We survey our people about benefits, their work/life, leadership, and about any … Read more
Accepting Credit and Blame, or How to Get Out of the “Employee” Mindset
Accountable people follow through on their promises, and they don’t blame others if unforeseen circumstances trip them up. They honor President Harry … Read more
Facebook’s Difference: A Unique Approach For Managing Employees
Third of four parts In the first two parts of this series you can find (Part 1 and Part 2 here), I covered the first 23 amazing (and incredibly effective) … Read more
Tapping a New Talent Stream: Are You Ready For Tattooed Employees?
The job posting states “Seeking hard-working, innovative professional with ‘out of the box ideas’ and a flair for marketing.” Good news; I am the perfect … Read more
What Came First? Was it HR, or HR Technology?
What came first? Human resources or human resources technology? If you ask some of my friends, they will tell you that you can’t do human resources in 2013 … Read more