The people gathering for the December HR Roundtable in Cincinnati were coming in with a particular frame of mind about the topic, but it took a different … Read more
Young Millennials: Here’s the Best Christmas Gift You Could Give Them
The employment landscape in America for 16- to 24-year-olds is abysmal — the worst it’s been in more than 50 years. So if you’ve got a teen or a … Read more
The Secret to Being Happy at Work
We’ve all been sold a really harmful lie by a lot of people. That lie is this: To be truly happy at work, you must do what you love (or some variation of … Read more
Hiring For Cultural Fit: The Key Question is – Can I Be Objective?
A few months back, Eric Sinoway wrote an article on HBR.com about firing a top performer whose behavior wasn’t in line with the company culture. Many of … Read more
Are These the Top 10 Talent Management Trends for 2013?
It’s that time of year for resolutions, predictions, and reflections back on all that has happened during this past year. Of all of these, it is the … Read more
Want Better Engagement? The Little Things Matter More Than You Think
Companies everywhere are looking at how to drive up engagement scores and results. Yet, research tells us that the most significant factor in engagement is … Read more
Quick Fix or Right Fix? 3 Simple Ways to Help Workers Solve Problems Right
In this new economy, time is the commodity that is the most prized. Seldom do you run into a colleague or associate who has a wide-open schedule or is … Read more
Right-to-Work or Wrong-to-Work? Why the Michigan Vote Makes Sense
I have to say it’s been fun to have a front row seat in the Right-To-Work debate that raged on in Michigan this past week! Even President Obama made an … Read more
Four Ways That Social HR Will Transform Business in 2013
‘Tis the season for decking the halls and finalizing 2013 budgets. As you and your company crunch the figures for the year ahead, there’s something that … Read more
The Key to Great HR? It’s All About Great Customer Service
“OMG. I was dreading coming down here. When I knew I had to come to HR this morning, I was not looking forward to it. I will definitely have to tell … Read more