I was talking to my wife last night about her upcoming anniversary at work. I couldn’t believe that it had already been two very short years. And … Read more
The Curious Case of Mark Hurd: Would you Fire a CEO Over Expenses?
* See updates below In case you’re one of those who believe that corporate executives get handled with kid gloves for issues in the workplace that would … Read more
Workplace Communication: Why It’s Critical Now, More Than Ever
Imagine the following scenario: it is late on Thursday afternoon. Your boss has just come in to talk with you about how much needs to be completed by … Read more
Do Engaged Employees Help Create Loyal Customers?
As part of an MBA Global Study trip back in 1989, I found myself in Japan in the boardroom of Fujitsu Corporation with the vice-chairman of the board and … Read more
Sorry Google, But This is an Age Discrimination Lawsuit Worth Watching
If you’re in HR at Google, that bad dream you keep having just came true. “In a ruling that could have broad ramifications for workers who sue employers … Read more
Make it Right BEFORE Disaster Strikes
I’ve been watching BP’s television commercials flooding the airways. They provide an impressive narrative on the wide range of actions and the commitment … Read more
Weekly Wrap: $142,000 in OT, Friday Work Perk, and English Muffin Secrets
Looking for a quick round-up of workforce and HR-related stories you might have missed this week? Well if that’s the case, then this is the feature for you … Read more
What Does it Take for Your Employees to Get With the Program?
I’ve worked in a lot of different places over the course of my career, and if there’s one thing guaranteed to get a universal groan from rank-and-file … Read more
Overcoming Sink or Swim Management Initiations
I love reading books and sometimes, I like to re-read books that I read a while ago. So when I saw The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins on my library … Read more
Is There a Dark Side to HR Outsourcing?
In an HR world where outsourcing just about very function imaginable has become standard operation procedure, who in their right mind would question its … Read more