Abhishek Mittal, a Towers Watson management consultant based in Singapore, is one of my go-to sources for on-point research and thinking on employee … Read more
Change Is a Dirty Job, But Somebody’s Got to Do It
They pushed the cleaning carts into the office hallway at the end of the day. They emptied trash cans, wiped down doorways and cleaned office windows, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Here’s Why You Should Keep a Decisions Log
Last month, for the fifth year in row, I did a program for Texas A&M University and, as often happens, I think I learned just as much from the … Read more
Your Employment Brand: You Don’t Need a Super Bowl to Make Your Pitch
Living in Michigan, Chrysler’s last two Super Bowl ads have been big news in our part of the world (check out last year’s ad with Eminem here). In case you … Read more
People Management Lessons I Learned From GE’s Super Bowl Ads
As most readers of my blog know, I’m Irish. Though I tend to divide my time between our Dublin and Boston offices, I can’t claim to be true fan of any … Read more
Visibility & Credibility at Work: Be Genuine, Add Value and Don’t Be Annoying
Harsh reality #1 — As much as you’d like to believe that good work should stand on it’s own, it doesn’t. Building credibility and trust is … Read more
Does Getting an SPHR Really Matter?
Anybody who has spent much time in or around HR knows this to be a fact: a tremendous amount of time and personal effort goes into getting (and keeping) … Read more
We Owe Job Applicants 2 Things – So Why Are We So Bad At Doing Them?
There are those who talk about the candidate experience, those who talk with others about the candidate experience, and those who experience the candidate … Read more
The Ethical Limit: How Far Is Too Far For an HR Person to Go?
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been thinking about the not-so-fun aspects of HR that a friend has been dealing with lately. To make a long story … Read more
Company Culture: The Trick Is Crafting an Approach That Fits Your Organization
I write regularly about company culture, the importance of getting your culture right for your organization, and how strategic recognition is a powerful … Read more