By Eric B. Meyer In my younger days, I had a summer job in college where I clocked in at 9 and left at 5. They gave me a desk, a computer, training, a … Read more
How to Write a Great Performance Improvement Plan
There was a time in my life when I worked in HR and people asked me to write performance improvement plans for a living. I would be like — Is it 1963? Am I … Read more
Want High Performance? Make Sure You Treat Your Employees Like Adults
You would never frisk family members for silverware after Thanksgiving dinner, but this is essentially how many employers treat their employees. Bag … Read more
Mistakes Employers Make When Conducting Background Checks
Running a background check on potential employees offers the chance to identify the best professionals in your industry. Unfortunately, it is possible to … Read more
Playing by the Rules: How You Can Help Resolve Team Conflicts
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.“ — Albert Einstein With rare exceptions, first-time … Read more
How Mentors Can Help Improve the Onboarding Experience
Onboarding is one of the most crucial steps in the hiring process. As new hires make the transition from candidate to employee, the actions the company … Read more
Hey HR Pro: No One Will Remember How Much of the Budget You Saved
When I first started my career in HR on the corporate side of the fence, I was always very concerned about my budget. I spent a long time making sure I … Read more
10 Questions Employees Ask When Their Company Gets Acquired
Whether your company is a serial acquirer or you’re just now going through your first acquisition, the potential to experience employee fallout can be … Read more
How to Keep Your Awesome Culture Awesome as Your Company Grows
“Culture is the glue of a company, and glue wears off.” — Ali Manouchehri, CEO and founder of Zoomph Ali Manouchehri’s observation mirrors the … Read more
Creative Leaders Create a Culture Where All Ideas Are Encouraged and Valued
“The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas; it’s to create a culture where everyone can have ideas and feel that they’re … Read more