A few weeks ago, a young HR generalist reached out to me. She works for a bank. Two chicks were at war with one another, of course, because we can’t fight … Read more
The 20 Key Components of Organizational Speed
Second of two parts Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, see Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations Once you accept the … Read more
What Comes First — Great Engagement, or Great Work?
If you’re managing a team you might wonder what comes first: engaged and personally invested employees or productive, great work? Or to put it another way, … Read more
How Can HR Add Real Business Value? It Takes More Than a Seat at the Table
“Finally – some strong evidence that giving HR pros the proverbial ‘seat at the table’ actually can raise company profits.” Really? Simply … Read more
Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations
First of two parts You could accurately call me Dr. Speed because I love speed. I don’t mean the speed associated with fast cars, but instead, … Read more
To All You Horrible Bosses Out There: Thanks For Inspiring Me to Move On
It was a simple list — a tribute to those who I adore because they helped me become the person I am today. I thought about Kevin who honed my words early … Read more
It’s Not Just the NFL – Hazing Probably Happens in Your Workplace, Too
If you follow sports, especially NFL football, you haven’t been able to get away from the nonstop coverage of the hazing issue that took place with the … Read more
Tim Sackett’s HR 101: My Favorite (and Biggest) HR Mistake
I’ve made more mistakes in my HR career than I care to even remember. I could probably write a book! It’s funny to think about your mistakes because I … Read more
The Secret of Highly Engaged and Successful Company Cultures
Today’s workplaces are fraught with disruptions, interruptions, and setbacks, even for the most successful among us. Companies at the top of their game … Read more
The Problem With Meetings? They Cost More Than They’re Really Worth
How much is it costing? “We just spent over $5,000 for a half-hour meeting,” one of the senior executives said. The meeting was to decide the … Read more