I had the sad task of attending my husband’s cousin’s funeral this past weekend, and it really brought to light the fragile nature of life. Dave (my … Read more
Does Move of Well-Known HR Blogger Signal a Trend, or Something Else?
Sometimes, a move is just a move. Is that was this is, or, is it an indication of something else — perhaps a larger HR trend that is starting to take … Read more
The Six Critical Factors HR Professionals Need to be Successful
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Two Great Reasons Why You Should Take Time to Become a Mentor
Who, me? I remember when I first joined HP, I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring. I went in thinking, … Read more
Onboarding 101, or What NOT to Do When a New Employee Starts Work
My good friend — let’s call him “Herb” — started a brand new job yesterday. Herb was very excited because it’s an opportunity with a particular … Read more
Privacy Rights and Asking an Employee to Give You Their Facebook Password
By Eric B. Meyer A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the Maryland Department of Corrections was facing heat from the ACLU for requiring job applicants to … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Best Buy and ROWE – Yes, Flex Work Works, at Least For Them
Remember that flexible schedule work initiative over at Best Buy, known as ROWE, or results oriented work environment? My TLNT colleague and HR pro Lance … Read more
Employee Communications: Last Minute Tax Tips That May Help
As I was conducting a workshop last week focusing on health insurance coverage, an employee asked if he could put additional money in his Health Savings … Read more
The Office Debate: What to Do When People Aren’t Serious About Change
A while back I wrote a post about the Debate Phase vs. the Go Phase (The Office Debate: When Is It Time to Talk, and When Is It Time to Go?). These labels … Read more
Sign of the Times? How Does HR Go About Hiring Someone “Cool?”
Last week I was at the airport picking up a friend, and I overheard a discussion that two gentlemen were having about a company that is going through a … Read more