In a day and age when all-too-many companies seem to be focused on how much they can cut out of what employees are getting, Costco Wholesale is a notable … Read more
Want to Get Your Organization on Track? You’ll Find Passion Is the Key
I worked all my life and never really understood the passion thing until later on. I had great jobs, I did great work, but I was not passionate. I started … Read more
Ignite HR: Bringing a Greater Understanding to Diversity and Inclusion
Say what you will about the Ignite HR presentation format, but if nothing else, it guarantees that you’ll get in and out of an issue quickly. More … Read more
A Simple, Sure-Fire, Easy-to-Follow Recipe for Success
I was reminded last night that success doesn’t just come to you, and it might not necessarily be about hard work and attitude, like your Dad would always … Read more
Ignite HR: Your Employer Brand Has Power – That’s Why HR Should Own It
There’s been a debate going on in HR, and if you have been listening, you probably have heard it loud and clear: What should HR ultimately be … Read more
Holiday Terminations? Mr. Grinch Approves, But So Does Common Sense
When is the best time to do a termination or layoff? Other than never, most people wouldn’t likely choose November or December as optimal times to do … Read more
Ignite HR: Getting to No, or What If We Really Could Reinvent HR?
Today’s Ignite HR presentation is one near and dear to my heart, because it gets to an issue that everyone discusses but no one ever seems to do much … Read more
Are You Paid Fairly? And What Should You Do If You Aren’t?
What is the job worth? Many people ask me how to go about negotiating their compensation. They struggle to figure out “what they are worth.” Or sometimes … Read more
Respect: The Challenges Instilling It in Your Younger Employees
By Eric Chester Every relationship at every job needs to start with the employee giving respect rather than setting out to earn it immediately. As … Read more
Ignite HR: Why It’s Important to Build Talent Communities
I’ve been to lots of HR-related conferences in my time, and I have sat through far too many many presentations that literally bored me to tears. … Read more