We know prolonged sitting is detrimental to individual and business health. Prolonged sitting decreases productivity and creativity and ratchets up stress. … Read more
A Leadership Lesson Learned: A Tale of Two Texas Airlines
I rarely write articles on leadership, talent management or employee engagement. It seems like there are enough being written already by more knowledgeable … Read more
When You Reward, Make It About the Employee – Not the Employer
If you have ever had occasion to reward talent there is one question you must ask before you can begin to answer the question of how to reward high … Read more
Employee Loyalty? No, It’s Not Dead – It Just Changed Hands
Employee loyalty is one of those topics that can divide a room. Well, at least room full of HR Pros who live and breathe recruiting, retention and … Read more
Is There a Gap Between Your Culture and Your Recruiting Practices?
Is there a gap between your recruiting practices and your culture? In today’s economy, even organizations of modest scope can expect many willing and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Simple Things You Can Do to Engage & Motivate Employees
Some of these things cost no money at all, just a little time and effort. Open and frequent communications to build trust (never lie or color the truth). … Read more
3 Steps to Help You Own Up When You Make The Big Mistake
“We know we were sloppy. We know we were stupid. We know there was bad judgment. We don’t know if any of that is true yet. Of course regulators … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Survey Shows What is Driving the Internet Generation
Every generation develops their own sensibilities about work and life, and it is one of the things that makes things interesting. After all, if we all … Read more
Yahoo Resume Case Raises the Obvious: How Could It Happen?
The brouhaha over the academic credentials of Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson raises an obvious question for the search profession: How could this happen? … Read more
The Value of New Moms Returning to Your Workforce
I overheard on the radio about this Australian company who is rewarding returning mothers to their workforce by paying them double their salary when they … Read more