One blogger in the HR space I’ve enjoyed reading for years now is Alexander Kjerulf (aka, The Chief Happiness Officer). I just received through my feed his … Read more
Overthinking on the Job: It’s Both Costly AND Counterproductive
I looked at my phone and there was a text that said, “Urgent: now what do I do?” Like a lot of people in HR, I do a fair share of career … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Should HR’s Role Really Be as a Performance Advisor?
There’s an interesting new report out that gets to the heart of the question that so many people always seem to be asking — What is HR’s … Read more
How You Can Become the Most Liked HR Pro Ever — in Five Easy Steps
The old adage “I’d rather be respected, than liked” was made up by people who didn’t have any friends! And, it’s been perpetuated for centuries by HR Pros … Read more
Here’s Why Company Values Are So Incredibly Important
Following on my recent post about why company culture is important (from the viewpoint of two experts), today I’m sharing why company values are important, … Read more
So You Think You Can Dance: What Videos Say About Teamwork & Collaboration
Breast cancer awareness and volunteer fundraising are at all-time highs today, despite the ups and downs of front-line institutional advocates like the … Read more
It’s Really Hard Work to Truly Fall in Love With Your Job
Do you know what it felt like the last time you fell in love? I mean real love? The kind of love where you talk 42 times per day, in between text and … Read more
The Four Opportunities HR Must Seize Today to Succeed Tomorrow
A lot of time is spent fretting over the role of human resources, both what it does today and what HR will be tomorrow. I’ve always thought the role … Read more
Another View: Why You DON’T Want to Work For Someone Like Jerry Jones
Well, I just finished reading Tim Sackett’s TLNT article Why You Really Want to Work For Somebody Like Jerry Jones. Tim, I think you need to think about … Read more
The Power of Candor: How a Frank Discussion Builds Trust in Your Team
Last week I witnessed something in the boardroom of one of my clients that I’d only seen with actors following a script on TV or in the movies: A genuinely … Read more