What’s your management style? I don’t mean how do you manage others, but how do you prefer to be managed? In his always excellent All Things Workplace … Read more
A Simple Guide to Interviewing for Attitude
Mark Murphy wrote a terrific book on interviewing for attitude, which I highly recommend (also see this interview). His company, Leadership IQ, conducted … Read more
Good Workplace Communication? It Means Good Workplace Performance
Workplace communication isn’t easy. Everything, from personal to business relationships, hinges on communication. Communicate too little, too much, or … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: If You’re Over Qualified, Please Apply
Costco recently opened a new store here and invited all local members to a pre-opening party. Thousands of people showed up, but that is not the story… I … Read more
The Opposite of Engagement: When People Decide to Fire Their Company
“I need to speak to you when you get in this morning, preferably before the meeting with XXXX.” “OK, no problem. Is everything OK? I sure hope it is not … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How You Know You Have a Bad Corporate Culture
In my book, company culture is one of those workplace factors that gets far too little attention. Yes, lots of people talk about how important it is (and … Read more
When HR Works: What Can Happen When a Team Is Cohesive & Strategic
I still have several friends from my first civilian HR job, which was back in the early 1980s. It is incredible to me how many of us stay connected over 20 … Read more
Why You Need to Care About Strategy — Even If Your CEO Doesn’t
Do you believe in the strategy of your organization? Indeed, do you know the strategy of the organization as espoused by leadership? More importantly, … Read more
Who Knows More About Corporate Culture Than HR?
The importance of culture in making or breaking a merger/acquisition has long been an interest of mine. After spending 25 years at the top … Read more
A Close Look at What CEOs Really Think About Employee Engagement
Have you ever wondered what your CEO really thinks about employee engagement? Many of us have, and new research from the UK’s Ashridge Business … Read more