“Are we all set. Yes, we are all in compliance with the cost savings. All the numbers are correct. Just give me the go ahead and they are all gone.” Then … Read more
Five Strategies to Fast-Track Your Management Career
If you aspire to climb the corporate ladder, the power to do so rests largely in your own hands. Regardless of your industry or the amount of bureaucracy … Read more
The Terribly High Cost of Having a Meeting Culture
Consider your average white-collar professional making $45,000/year, not including benefits. At that rate, it would cost an organization about $25 for this … Read more
Does the Workplace Relationship Still Work in Today’s Go-Go-Go Culture?
I remember the fear of actually finishing something. Then the fear of executing that something. And then the fear of never quite being good enough. And … Read more
Yes, It’s Evil: Why You Really Need to Restrict Email in the Office
For years I’ve known that email is evil. But it wasn’t until I started working in a team that I realised how much time and energy gets swallowed by this … Read more
When Did HR Certification Start Focusing on Who Has the Bigger Pin?
I must admit, when SHRM announced that it was going into the certification business last year, I was one of many who were skeptical, even feeling deceived, … Read more
Why Office Politics Really Aren’t Such a Bad Thing
Office politics. The very phrase typically garners a visceral reaction, everything from a subtle tensing of the shoulders to an eye roll, to an outspoken … Read more
Are You Just Treading Water When You Really Need to Swim?
Have you ever found yourself relaxed in a comfy chair, either warm by the fire or enjoying a good read with a favorite beverage close by? Perhaps … Read more
Why Don’t More Boards of Directors Pay Attention to a Company’s Culture?
Twenty-first Century corporate governance is a busy job. Acting on behalf of shareholders, boards of directors are paying attention to an escalating list … Read more
5 Things to Consider When Making Hard HR Decisions
If there’s one thing HR pros can count on, it’s that difficult employee situations will never end. It doesn’t matter how experienced and educated we are, … Read more