Competing for tech professionals is tough enough for an established company, let alone a startup. Even those with a sexy idea, angel funding in place, and … Read more
The Only Employee Segment That Matters is the One Called Me
When organizations set about to segment their employee populations, they often begin with the familiar demographic groups: Matures, Boomers, Gen X and … Read more
Have a Great Staff? Then Why Aren’t You Treating Them Better?
Ah, the first day on the job. It starts off like a whimsical wonderland for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed new hire. Everything is fresh and waiting to … Read more
What the Annual American Time Use Survey Says About Our Work Ethic
“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson For the past several years, I’ve reviewed and … Read more
How Getting Real Can Bring Real Results to Your Workplace
What would happen to your team and your organization if people showed up in a more real, genuine, human way? What if people on your team and in your … Read more
5 Reasons Hiring Managers are More Important Than The CEO
Hiring managers, temporary and transient though they may be, are the single most important employees in your company. So, who is a hiring manager? Hiring … Read more
Catch 22: When Rapid Growth Leads to Employee Disengagement
Is your company growing too fast? Asking your CEO that question might lead to your swift termination. Executives and company shareholders rarely think … Read more
16 Steps to Help You Give Job Applicants Solid Feedback
Second of two parts Here are some action steps to consider if you have decided to provide more information and feedback to your job applicants. They are … Read more
New Study Finds That HR’s C-Suite Influence is Increasing — a Lot
Every once in a while, I get a survey that serves up so much information that it becomes really difficult to simply characterize it in an article or blog … Read more
An Open Letter to Every Ineffective Hiring Manager Everywhere
A friend sent me this text the other day: Well, no news on my front. Can you believe this company? Early Friday, we agreed on a starting salary and a start … Read more