In pursuit of gender diversity, it’s not enough for an organization to focus only on hiring practices to attract women. Far more impactful for the … Read more
5 Ways Your Boss Is Like One of Those Crazy Soccer Moms
I’ve seen a number of news programs report recently on crazy Sports Dads. You know the type — the guy who is shown screaming at some 8 year-old … Read more
Do You Offer “Unique” Employment Experiences? (and Why You Should)
It is said that: “Experiences are the new luxury goods.” Think about what people are paying for: Navy Seal-inspired Bootcamp; Tough Mudder; Marathons; … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Struggle With Defining Employee Engagement
The people gathering for the March HR Roundtable in Cincinnati were faced with “change” because Steve was called away for a great event recognizing one of … Read more
The True Power of Treating Employees Right? Customers Will Benefit, Too
“The customer’s always right” vs. “Employees first” – it’s the chicken or egg battle for the business world. No company exists without customers. And … Read more
Yes, Life Is Too Short to Mess Around With Bad HR
A good friend of mine is a Human Resources Director. A long, anonymous complaint was filed against her. In the body of the text, she was accused of crazy … Read more
4 Steps to Career Success and Fulfilling That Longtime Dream
When did you know? “When I caught that pass and realized that I was about to score a touchdown, that is when I knew. I have replayed this scenario numerous … Read more
How a Little Game-Playing Can Help Drive Your Recruiting & HR Programs
Quick question: Would you rather have $50,000 salary or $100,000 salary? (Same job – no strings.) Answer: $100,000, every single time. File this under … Read more
No Brag, Just Fact: You Need to Invest in Your Workplace Visibility & Value
You need to be viewed as credible if you want to be highly effective and get the recognition, resources, and trust you deserve. But you can’t be … Read more
Are You Googling Job Candidates? When You Do, Everyone Loses
Years ago, I asked HR professionals to stop Googling candidates. In short, it is dumb and lazy. It is an unreliable and invalid way of discerning a … Read more