I had a manager tell me once that the toughest part about his job was knowing what he didn’t know. That worried me as a younger HR pro (he had almost … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Develop Some Great Interview Questions
This exercise was adapted from an ice breaker published on the Dr. Clue website. Materials & Set Up: A classroom with seats and/or tables. Process: … Read more
Business Innovation: Your Talent Management Strategy Is the Key
On Friday as I backed out of my driveway, I heard news tidbits on the radio about a company that was possibly announcing bankruptcy. As the news recycled, … Read more
3 Things Managers and HR Pros Can Learn From Moneyball
There’s a new Brad Pitt movie out – calm down HR ladies this isn’t your Legends of the Fall Brad Pitt movie – this one is about baseball and he doesn’t … Read more
Need the HR Benefits Person? Check Over By the Office Coffee Pot
Hey you there. Coffee person. That’s right — you pouring your third cup before it’s even 9 a.m. You must be the HR benefits coordinator. … Read more
Buying a Car and Hiring a Candidate: Yes, There Are a Few Similarities
So, my wife and I are looking for a second car. My last car was wrecked when a 16 year-old smashed into the side of it two and a half years ago. And those … Read more
Rewarding Risk Taking: Nice to Say, But Really Hard to Do
The Wall Street Journal this week has one of those stories that pops up now and then but leaves you wondering, “how many time have I heard that … Read more
HR Roundtable: Is Talent Management More Than Just Another Catch Phrase?
The September HR Roundtable in Cincinnati roared into the meeting room with incredible excitement as people gathered to discuss “Talent Management.” This … Read more
HR Transformation: The Old Way of Doing Things Is Over and Finished
“Kay, my father’s way of doing things is over, it’s finished,” said Michael Corleone in discussing their business transformation in The … Read more
Is Wal-Mart the Toughest HR Gig on the Planet?
Let me give you a few things to ponder about Wal-Mart: 1 percent of Americans work at a Walmart store; $.36 = amount of profit per $10 spent at Wal-Mart; … Read more