Editor’s Note: This is the second 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
When Job Titles Make Today’s HR Look Like a ’70s Personnel Dept.
You know what position I would love to apply for!? Junior Human Resource Manager, said no one ever! I hate spending three seconds on job titles because job … Read more
Yes, HR Research May Really Be Marketing, But There’s Still Value to It
I’m mindful of Laurie Ruettimann’s blog post from a couple of weeks ago where she put it straight out — HR Research Isn’t Research: It’s Marketing. … Read more
A Key to Career Success: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
“When I heard you speak I was shaking in my boots, because tomorrow, I am scheduled to speak after your presentation. Is there any way to put me on behind … Read more
Workplace Inequality: Can We Talk About How We Treat Each Other?
The other day a friend asked me what I thought about the rape allegations against Bill Cosby, and I told her. She said she thought he was probably guilty, … Read more
HR’s Role in the Digital Workplace: It’s Time for Reinvention
Editor’s Note: This is the first of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, … Read more
The ONE Question Managers Must Answer — Correctly
As a manager, you hear questions every day. Some are serious; some trivial. “What do you hear about the merger plans?” “Is our budget being cut?” “Can we … Read more
Three Phrases That Great Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Use
Here are some phrases that can pose difficulties to many of us when our ego gets in the way. Great leaders, however, understand their importance and master … Read more
Staying in the Moment: Why You Need to Savor Your Accomplishments
We all tend to get so busy that work and life can just fly by at a very fast pace. What I have learned is that if you don’t pause to punctuate your … Read more
HR’s Worst Enemy: It’s Not a Real Surprise Who It Actually Is
I’ve been speaking a few local SHRM events and some corporate events, and I’m always amazed to hear about all of the “enemies” that HR has! You … Read more