Editor’s note: On occasion, we’ll highlight HR wisdom from long-time HR pro Tim Sackett, in his own inimitable style. You have an employee who … Read more
What Do We Mean When We Say We Want to Be More Strategic?
And so we cry, “We want to be strategic.” That’s the aspiration of Human Resources professionals, collectively and as individuals, right? I’ve said it … Read more
A Little Honest Lecture (If You Want to Hear It) About the Future of HR
I know a human resources leader who thinks he knows everything. (Hold on, you don’t know him.) He lives in London. (Hold on, you still don’t know him.) He … Read more
So, What Will YOU Do When Your Employee Lies to You?
Lying is one of those odd things in life — everyone lies to everyone, but no one likes to be lied to. This gets even weirder in the workplace, because it’s … Read more
Forgive Us Dumb Questions, Lord — They May Just Reflect a Dumber Boss
Many “dumb questions” are voiced in response to management orders, so be charitable when you encounter an overly basic query from people who are supposed … Read more
A Love-Hate Relationship: How Technology Impacts Work-Life Balance
Does technology really help us in our endeavor for work-life balance? This is not a new question, but it remains an open one – if you believe that there is … Read more
When Did HR Start Standing For High Risk, Anyway?
Decent hiring tips come in handy when you consider nearly one in every two people hired fail within 18 months. That’s a startling statistic, especially for … Read more
Why You Really Should Move Quickly to Get Rid of Bad Hires
Everyone knows that the average hiring process is less than perfect. In fact, most selection processes have high failure rates (i.e. even after months or … Read more
5 Steps to Keep Your Team Focused on Continuous Improvement
“If you’re any good at all, you know you can be better.” — Lindsey Buckingham, American musician Good enough is good enough, right? Perhaps that’s true for … Read more
The Benefits of Big Data in Helping Create a Competitive Advantage
Being surprised is rarely a good thing in business. One of the reasons Big Data has quickly become the darling of business is because its insights help … Read more