Remember those first-day of school jitters? You were nervous with anticipation and, as a result, probably slept very little wondering where your classes … Read more
Wanted: Resilient Leaders Who Can Manage Through Chaos and Confusion
By Dani Monroe Global corporations are in need of people with the ability to bounce back, cope, reset their course of action, and renew their efforts. … Read more
Should Employees Be Accountable For Their Own Engagement?
By Kevin Kruse Whose job is it to increase engagement? Whenever I ask that question in a group, answers typically include: “The HR department needs to … Read more
Why You Need to Make HR Your Ally in the Hiring Process
Almost every training class, seminar and professional group I’ve attended has warned that human resources departments are the recruiter’s obstacle. They … Read more
Google’s Odd Interview Questions? They’re “A Complete Waste of Time”
You may have suspected that those peculiar interview brainteasers made famous by Google, Microsoft, and enough other companies that Glassdoor is able to … Read more
3 Ways to Use Social Media to Build Your Company Culture
Company culture is a lot like meetings and memos: it’s an inescapable, and inevitable, part of the employee (and candidate) experience. But with the rise … Read more
What Are You Doing to Help Rebuild the Organizational Bond of Trust?
“Yup, not even a year and they eliminated my job. Can you believe that?” I noticed on Facebook a post from a good friend who just lost her job. … Read more
The Fall of CEO Energy – and Why It’s Bad For Business
CEO energy is trending down. This is bad for business. Energy of other leaders (other C-suite leaders and VPs) is trending up. This is a good news. These … Read more
Cultural Fit in the Workplace: How Personality Affects Hiring and Teamwork
People differ in their personalities, attitudes, and values, and an understanding of our individual personality is profoundly important in maximizing our … Read more
Hourly Workers: An Often Overlooked, Underdeveloped Resource
Last week I had the good fortune to work with a very successful organization that has operated in the retail space for over 100 years. The average tenure … Read more