By Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD This series on Fast HRM is devoted to the goal of starting a movement to speed up the delivery of HRM tools and process by … Read more
Could Your Workplace Survive an Unlimited Vacation Policy?
How many of you dream of taking a three week cruise in the Mediterranean followed by a couple of weeks touring European wine regions? All while getting … Read more
Maximizing Benefits, Part 2: The Legal Problems in Offering Financial Advice
This week, I’m been explaining the four key reasons why employers do not prioritize benefits education, even though the majority of employers are very … Read more
Bad Business 101: Impersonating an Employee on Twitter and Facebook
One year for Halloween when I was in law school, no, actually, I was in law school, I dressed up as Mr. T. I had the gold, the overalls, the mohawk. People … Read more
A Zappos Lesson: How Company Culture Can Also Change Your Personal Life
I enjoyed Tony Hsieh’s speech at SHRM 2011 in Las Vegas. I particularly appreciated that he offered to send a copy of Zappos’ 2012 Culture Book to anyone … Read more
Beyond the White Collar: How to Get Flexibility For Blue Collar Workers, Too
What do you think of when you think about workplace flexibility? If you’re like many people, you probably think of white collar knowledge workers who … Read more
Maximizing Benefits: Why You Can’t Do it When Short-Staffed in HR
Last month I wrote about a recent study that revealed a decline in employee perception of the value and satisfaction level of employer-provided benefits. … Read more
Motivating Employees: Do You Let Them Know When They Perform Well?
I greatly enjoy the regular New York Times column “Corner Office,” which features interviews with CEOs on their leadership styles, lessons learned and … Read more
Online Feedback Drives Employees to Take Ownership of Customer Service
The stories of the effect of employee motivation, engagement, and overall attitude on customer service are plentiful. But as Minnesota-based Parasole … Read more
How to Put Together a Great HR Team
“We’re puttin’ the band back together.” That’s a classic line from the movie The Blues Brothers that is used more than once as Jake and … Read more