Did you know that integrity is the opposite of hypocrisy? I didn’t, but I learned that at HR Reinvention in Omaha last month, and I got it from the … Read more
Pick a Presentation: 9 Ideas For Sackett’s Talk at SHRM 2015 Las Vegas
OK gang, I want to crowd source my title for my 2015 SHRM Annual Conference presentation proposal. I’m going to give you a list of titles and ideas, and … Read more
Too Pretty to Hire? When Jealousy Creeps into the Workplace
Regardless of your religious affiliation, you’re probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath. (If not, spoiler alert: Goliath, a 9-foot-something … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Why You Should Hire Criminals
As I’ve said before, Ignite HR is an intriguing and very different type of conference format. Speakers get only five (5) minutes, 20 slides and … Read more
The HR Certification Flap? It’s About Making Yourself Better, Not Letters
I have some HR friends who are telling me that SHRM’s recent decision to develop their own certification is a non-issue to real trench HR pros around the … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Dear HR – The Machine Is Strong Within You
I’m writing this today from yet another HR/talent management conference (SHRM 2014 in Orlando), and I’ve gone to so many over the years that … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 2: On HR Gaining influence and Today’s Tech Revolution
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Tom Friedman was the big draw on Day 2 of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: How Do You Know It’s “Change?”
I’m surprised more events haven’t embraced the Ignite HR format. Longtime (OK, since we launched four years ago) TLNT readers know that I have … Read more
Getting Beyond the Echo Chamber: Selling the Value of HR Outside of HR
“I’m fine, thanks. I’m enjoying in my major. Actually, I love HR. Thanks for your attention. If I need help, I will let you know.” This note … Read more
Casey Kasem’s Message: You’re Only as Good as the Person Next to You
Before online services and iPods became our preferred methods of listening to music, radio was king, and Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 countdown show was … Read more