First of two parts Recruiting is just like fishing. You may think that there is a shortage of fish when the real problem is where you fish and what bait … Read more
Yes, Knowledge is Power, But Data Is Not
The “knowledge is power” idiom was originally attributed to Francis Bacon in the late 16th century. But like many time-honored theories and beliefs, the … Read more
SHRM Las Vegas 3: Mika Brezezinski Makes Her Pinch Hitting Opportunity Count
Mika Brzezinski, the keynote speaker on Day 3 of the 2015 Society for Human Resource Management’s annual Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, is known … Read more
SHRM Las Vegas 2: Yes, HR IS in the Human Nature Business
Deep thinkers expressing deep thoughts seem to be the standard fare for keynote presentations on Day 2 at the Society for Human Resource Management’s … Read more
What Does Real, Genuine Leadership Look Like?
“This may sound crazy, but it’s hard for us when someone turns down a raise,” That was a recent comment from the Board President at the … Read more
The Reality of the Brian Williams Case – Workplace Demotions Rarely Work
Quietly, Brian Williams returned to NBC last week. Not in his usual spot of Nightly News anchor, but in a demoted spot on MSNBC for less pay: The embattled … Read more
The Reluctant HR Champion? It’s About Leading the Workplace Orchestra
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
Tech Insights: How HR Analytic Tools Are Making a Great Leap Forward
I recently spoke to Richard Eckel of Macromicro (the company makes an HR analytics package) and the picture he painted should make us (even more) excited … Read more
Retaliation Claims Can Cost Employers Big Money
Payback, retribution, vengeance – take your pick, these words all describe retaliation, which means the act of taking revenge (harming someone for … Read more
When Will Employees REALLY Become Your “Most Important Asset?”
“How much does it cost?” This is a question that I am hit with as I intro my presentation. It literally takes my breath away. My response is we can discuss … Read more