Whether your dream team is fully in place or still a work in progress, it’s important to remember that retaining great staffers is at least as important as … Read more
A Workplace Lesson From Chicago: When HR Has to Be a Bathroom Monitor
I love HR. I’m always on the lookout for the next latest and greatest HR title, so this is an exciting day! The WaterSaver Faucet Company in Chicago, a … Read more
What Donald Trump Can (and Shouldn’t) Teach Us About Leadership
Full disclosure: There is absolutely no political agenda here. This is not about the right vs the left or which candidate is best; it’s about leadership. … Read more
What Employers Needs to Know About Using Arrest Records in a Background Check
Today, employers have a heightened concern about arrest records. They want to know if they will show up on a background check, if it will be clear on the … Read more
5 Hiring Crimes Your Talent Acquisition Team Better Not Be Doing
I’ve been talking a lot about where HR is headed this year, which is important so we can prepare ourselves appropriately. However, what about now? What can … Read more
The Importance of Connecting Culture to What Drives Business Success
Culture is not about being cool or even being a “best place to work.” It’s about being more successful. Period. So while a lot of organizations may spend … Read more
How Smart Leaders Can Arrive at Really Dumb Decisions
Ever find yourself in an organization or on a team that’s struggling because of a leader’s poor decision? You sit back and reflect on the leader personally … Read more
Employee Happiness Is Good, But It Doesn’t Ensure Employee Satisfaction
Company culture is like parenting. Parents want their kids to be happy. But if that fleeting happiness is the only goal, more important things are … Read more
Does the Ratio of CEO to Employee Pay Really Matter?
By Howard Mavity The Securities and Exchange Commission recently voted to require employers to disclose the pay gap between the CEO and his or her … Read more
The 3 Ways That Co-Workers Waste Everyone Else’s Time
“Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, … Read more