Yesterday I read an article titled Why We No Longer Need HR Departments, and apparently I wasn’t the only one sucked in by the catchy title. The article … Read more
Humble Leadership: The Research Shows It’s a Competitive Advantage
Humility may be a virtue, but it’s also a competitive advantage. According to research from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, humble … Read more
The Secrets of a Top 10 ‘D” List Conference Speaker
I just got through another fall conference season and I think I’m starting to pick up a few things and understand the game a little better. I’m definitely … Read more
Looking 5 Years Out: The 7 Trends That Are Transforming Today’s HR
I get asked a lot about the future of HR and I always say — if I’m not talking to someone totally uptight — that in about 10 years most of us … Read more
Finding Your Career Passion — It Takes Listening to Your Heart
“When you follow your passion, success will follow you.” When I heard that statement, I looked up at the TV. Not really being a TV person, I normally leave … Read more
“HR Is No Free Lunch — Not Then, Not Now”
“What do you do?” asked my airport shuttle driver (I’ll call him Ben). “I work for an HR software company,” I answered. He nodded. “HR, huh? I remember … Read more
Looking For a Quick Solution? It’s OK Sometimes to Say “I Don’t Know”
I read an article the other day that advised employees to never tell a boss, “I don’t know.” Instead, the authors advised, the right response is: “I’ll … Read more
Stupid is the New Brilliant — Is Your Company OK With Risk-Taking?
Everyone wants to be innovative. Companies think that because the word appears on their website in 42 point font that makes it so. But what is innovation … Read more
The 8 Clear Signs of a Workplace Culture of Fear
Two major incidents in the last week made me think about the signs of a culture of fear since fear is the ultimate culture killer! Ex-Rutgers basketball … Read more
HR Roundtable: What Is Talent – and Why Aren’t We More Focused On It?
The word “talent” gets thrown around rather easily in the HR community. In fact, in some corners it’s become more of a catchphrase versus an actual focus. … Read more