This past week, I joined the 7.5 million people who downloaded the Pokémon Go mobile game and began my journey to catch all 151 original Pokémon monsters. … Read more
The HR Bots Are Coming! Will You Be Ready?
The robot revolution has arrived. With major companies Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo all launching some version of a chatbot or virtual assistant … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What’s the Answer Worth to You?
I was in a board meeting when a sales manager was asked the cost to procure each new account. Her answer was: “It depends. Do you want the $15,000 answer … Read more
Use All 3 Of Your Brains To Be A Better Leader
In the 1990s, researchers discovered we actually have three “brains” – the massive brain in our head, and a much smaller set of brain cells in both our … Read more
Why We Need to Invest in Succession Planning for HR
Let’s face it: HR is a service department. We serve people at all levels through everything we do. We are the ones who partner with business leaders … Read more
Don’t Start Crunching Numbers Until You Know What Numbers to Crunch
I was helping a manager with the company’s analytics; the problem was framed as “falling engagement in front-line staff.” Now that is a good start … Read more
What Great CHROs Know That Makes Them Great
Let’s set aside the obvious: Know the business. Build a great team. Cultivate relationships and respect with others on the leadership team. Understand the … Read more
Why You Should Consider the “High Commitments” Over High Potentials
Within progressive organizations, high-potential (HIPO) employees have been the mainstay of many talent management and succession planning system. Their … Read more
It’s Time for HR to Finally Get Serious About Becoming Strategic
Let me state right up front that I’m a huge fan of yours, HR. But it’s time for you to get serious about making some very long-overdue changes. I’ve spent … Read more
Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Cloned
“Last night on an elevator in New York, headed to dinner with my colleagues, a woman on the elevator asked if I was China Gorman. When I said yes, … Read more