No, I didn’t make another mistake and mean to title this “Employee Discount,” but you were totally in your right to think I would make a mistake! Yes, we … Read more
Want a Game-Changing Position? You Should Try “HR Advisor” on for Size
Do you work in HR? Do you want to be promoted and make more money? Do you like being in charge? Are you ready to help your company make some important … Read more
The 3 Things People Should Say When Resigning
I have people ask me to help them write a resignation letter, which is a little funny because it really doesn’t matter what you write, because only two … Read more
How to Cope When You Find You’re Butting Heads With the Boss
Sometimes even when people agree, and like, and respect each other, they can still find it frustrating to communicate. Both can be really smart, capable … Read more
Can You and Your Organization Truly Handle Transparency?
A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel caught my attention. It reports that a leasing company has stopped the process of making tenants agree in the … Read more
Dumb Policies Are a Lose-Lose for Companies, Employees, AND Customers
This week, our postal carrier delivered a controversial piece of mail to the house. The mail was addressed to a man whose name I didn’t recognize, but … Read more
Deloitte’s New Human Capital Survey Should Be a Wake-Up Call for HR
Deloitte recently released its 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report, their annual comprehensive study of HR, leadership, and talent challenges compiled … Read more
How to Know If You Are a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Boss
Horrible bosses come in all shapes and sizes. You can probably think of a few previous bosses you’ve had the (dis)pleasure to work for. According to a … Read more
Dear HR Leader: It’s Time to Pass the Baton to a New Generation
It first hit me about 8 months ago at a SHRM Thought Leaders retreat in San Diego with 125 senior HR leaders (mostly CHRO’s and heads of function) and … Read more
What I Learned About Fast HR From Turning Down a Top HR Position
Have you tried Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (err, subs)? My family loves Jimmy Johns! Way too much of my annual income goes to this company! … Read more