Do parents make good HR professionals? I ask because I worry that too many HR people — with or without children — mistake themselves for moms and dads when … Read more
“Weisure” or Work-Life Balance? One Big Take Away From “Lean In”
Have you read Sheryl Sandberg‘s new book Lean In? If not, you’ve probably heard about it. It’s receiving rave reviews and generating a … Read more
Another Reminder Why HR’s Priorities Need to Focus on Business Value
SHL has just published their fascinating yearly report on global assessment trends. Acquired last year by CEB, SHL is an assessment company, so reporting … Read more
Navigating Negativity: 4 Ways to Be Properly Optimistic in the Workplace
The Power of Positive Thinking was a revelation when Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s classic self-help book debuted in 1952. Now, over 60 years since we started … Read more
3 Ways For HR to Start Building a Data-Centric Approach
No one could argue that being proactive and smarter about what you do is a bad strategy. Big Data enables proactive, evidence-based decision-making … Read more
Here’s Why HR Should Be Really, Really Simple
Have you ever wondered why HR Departments continue to make so many processes complex? In reality, all of us wants things to be simple. But when you look at … Read more
Performance Management Is Simple: You Either Work Hard, or You Don’t
HR ladies secretly love to write performance improvement plans. Let’s face it — performance problems are exciting. No matter how it ends, HR looks like it … Read more
Doing the Right Thing Is Always the Right Thing
Even though she didn’t put in the $20, the crew at Keller Williams decided to kick in a bit of their winnings — they won’t say how much. … Read more
Yes, HR Is Never, Ever Allowed to Tell You “No”
As a leader, HR is never allowed to tell you “no.” That should feel good to read. On the other hand, it’s not the purview of your local HR … Read more
How Direct Deposit Killed One of the Life’s Great Joys
Do you open your birthday cards and simultaneously do the “money grab”/catch, knowing-wanting something to fall out of your card? Or, do you play it cool … Read more