During five years of international HR consulting for a range of organizations, I noticed that companies of all sizes (from small businesses to the … Read more
The Workplace Issues That Keep HR Professionals Up at Night
As HR Practitioners, we have some significant and impactful responsibilities. From selecting the best candidates for our teams to fostering company … Read more
Five Critical Priorities HR Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2015
How employees get their work done has changed remarkably quickly; unsurprisingly HR needs to change, too Anyone who works in a global company doesn’t need … Read more
Yes, Your Company Culture Is Really Just a Myth
For years, I’ve been arguing that your company doesn’t have a culture. If you believe you do, it’s because you are incorrectly applying the word … Read more
Having Great Talent Does Not Always Guarantee Great Results
Ozzy is an 8-year-old golden retriever who loves to fetch our morning newspaper. Although our driveway is nearly as long as a football field, he is … Read more
Can You Recover After Making a Bad Workplace Decision?
“Sometimes you make choices, and sometimes choices make you.” — American writer Gayle Forman No matter where you stand in the company hierarchy, no matter … Read more
Someone Is Always Watching or Listening, So Make Your Message Clear
Do I know you? Someone commented on a picture that I posted on Facebook, saying to me that “you look more and more like your daddy.” When the person … Read more
Hiring People Is Like Buying a Car: Do You Go With Flashy or Reliable?
I’m going to put this into a car analogy. Reliable is a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. Flashy is a Chevy Camaro or a Dodge Charger. You really can’t be … Read more
Want Lasting Change? It’s All About Making Waves at Work
It seems that the only constant these days is change. We all have to navigate the changes that happen around us, but sometimes we also want to initiate … Read more
How to Create a Workplace You Would Love To Work In
“My vision is to create a world I want to live in.” — Peter Bregman Peter Bregman, founder of the Bregman Leadership Institute said this at a recent … Read more