Quick — what’s the question most job candidates hate to hear coming? How about “What are your salary expectations?” Receiving a job offer with a fabulous … Read more
Agile or Disengaged? How to Avoid Managing by Exception
“Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” — Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State. In recent years, I’ve observed the … Read more
SHRM Chicago 2: Inspiring a Workforce, 1 Pair of Shoes at a Time
One thing you learn pretty quickly after attending a few SHRM annual conferences is this: the inspirational speakers usually appear near the end of things, … Read more
Your Team Will Thank Your Contribution When You Find Your Authentic Voice
“I just sat in the room in awe. All these senior writers, and here I was. I did not speak because I had not found my voice.” That statement was from … Read more
Top Employee Recognition Goals: How Many Does Your Company Embrace?
WorldatWork just released its 2013 Trends in Employee Recognition report. The timing is ideal, as earlier this week I blogged about the importance of … Read more
The Challenges You Face When Giving a Job Title Instead of Pay
Job titles are frequently seen as cheap alternatives to real compensation. Every HR executive knows that many a challenge can be prevented with the proper … Read more
Just in Case You Were Wondering, Here’s Why HR Exists
HR gets a bad rap for being too administrative and too pro-employee. That’s a legitimate complaint, but I wonder: What the hell did you expect? The history … Read more
A Culture of Recognition: It’s the Challenge of Simple, But Not Easy
I have the honor of doing what I love for my job: I help company leaders transform their cultures into ones of appreciation and recognition. Creating these … Read more
5 Great Things You Can Learn by Working For Bad Bosses
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” — Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher Most articles about bad bosses say that the best thing you … Read more
Want Business Impact? Just Balance Employee Happiness and Performance
Last week I shared insight from Eventbrite Co-Founder and President Julia Hartz on the importance of helping employees understand how they personally and … Read more