“As somebody once said: It’s kind of arrogant to think the only reason people exist is to use what you built. They actually have lives … … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Employees Are Invested in Solving a Problem
I just love it when a client takes a suggestion of mine and knocks it out of the park. In this case, the suggestion was to consider if the job could be … Read more
Labor Department Going After More Wage and Hour Laws Violations
Employees in New York and California are being cheated out of millions in wages by their employers, a new study reveals, and the U.S. Department of Labor … Read more
How to Help Get Your Performance Review Process Back on Track
Performance reviews can be a source of frustration for many in the business world. If you’re a part of the group of people bogged down by a … Read more
Avoiding the Holiday PTO Trap: You Need to Get Line Managers On Board
If you work in HR, this is the time of year when you may be itching to discuss holiday PTO with line managers. But there is likely a topic that you are … Read more
Building a Case For Both the Business AND the Value of HR
Have you noticed? HR is making headlines! We’re in Fast Company, Forbes and the Harvard Business Review. We’re in dozens of business books hitting the … Read more
The Importance of Putting the Human Interaction Back Into HR
Welcome to your new job! Now, put on these chains and fill out this form … And then fill out this one … And then fill out this one… And then fill out this … Read more
It’s the Holidays! Don’t Make Employees Be Naughty Instead of Nice
When I was a kid, we had a name for those other kids who were always causing trouble — instigators. Confusion, noise, and conflict swirled around these … Read more
Today’s Most Important Strategy: Building a Culture of Agility
What company in the world has not been going through sudden shifts from major, disruptive change? Consumer technology companies, health care companies, … Read more
6 Easy (But Smart) Ways to Keep Remote Workers in the Loop
Remote workers are on the rise. In fact, an estimated 3 million Americans consider home their primary place of work, according to a study by Global … Read more