I’ve seen so many leaders completely unprepared to help their teams transition through change. The biggest mistake they make is forgetting who’s at the end … Read more
Do You Pay Your Interns? Six Questions That Can Help You Decide
Should I be paying my interns? The short answer – probably. We have seen a number of stories recently about interns suing companies who did not pay … Read more
Tech Insights: An App for Something You May Be Totally Excellent At
Here’s a puzzling business model: A HR tech application to help write job advertisements. It’s puzzling because, surely guys, we must be expert at this … Read more
The Three Big Benefits of a Workplace Mentor Program
Internal mentor programs are beneficial during the entire employee life cycle. Mentoring facilitates personal and professional growth among the mentor and … Read more
Does Everyone in Your Employ Know Your Organization’s Purpose?
“We believe in our mission and values. We are a connected company and our engagement is strong. Our people believe in what we do. As a matter of fact, we … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The 10 Most Significant Changes Recruiting New Employees
Last week I got a call from a client I’d done an hourly employee recruiting and selection presentation for in 2011. She started by saying how much … Read more
The 4 Biggest Complaints Candidates Have About Recruiters
Job candidates sometimes bash recruiters. Most of the complaints are due to their misunderstanding of a recruiter’s role. However, some of the issues are … Read more
Are You Ready to Handle New Obamacare Reporting Requirements?
On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled yet again on the Affordable Care Act, finding that tax credits are available to individuals in states that utilize … Read more
10 Productive Things HR Can Do Instead of Performance Management
My former employer announced recently that they are doing away with forced rankings and the annual performance management process. Hallelujah! I … Read more
Are Your Company’s Cultural Practices Truly Competitive?
As companies across the U.S. throw their hats into the ring for a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list this month, you may be turning a … Read more