Do young workers like your company? And, should you care? Seems like a simple enough question right? In HR we want all workers to love us — young … Read more
The Personal Brand Debate: Does it Help Your Job, or Your Company?
My father owns his own independent business and last weekend was his industry’s regional conference. While much of the conference was full of … Read more
If a Boss Has to Go Undercover, They Aren’t Much of a Boss at All
Here’s the only big surprise about the big flap erupting this week over the television “reality” show Undercover Boss: that it took so long for a flap to … Read more
Internship Crackdown: Did L.A. Miss the Memo on Paying Interns?
Remember when we talked about how the U.S. Department of Labor was going to start cracking down on unpaid internships? The city of Los Angeles must have … Read more
HR and Developing Talent: Just What is Your CEO Thinking?
“Criminal neglect.” “We’ve gotten way too comfortable poaching.” “No one wakes you in the morning and says they want to go work in the advertising … Read more
Should HR Be the Volunteer Police? Maybe It’s the Secret to Being Strategic
So, here’s the number – 2.7. It means an employee is 2.7 times more likely to volunteer (for charitable missions) if their boss volunteers as well. … Read more
Feeling Stressed Out and Undervalued? You and Your Employees Aren’t Alone
It’s pretty easy to find surveys that support the notion that workers everywhere are frustrated by the slow pace of the economic recovery. … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Touchy Issue of Credibility at Work
The turn to Spring brought a sense of renewal for the March HR Roundtable in Cincinnati as we had a near record turnout of over 150 people! Everyone had … Read more
Can’t Stand the Heat HR Gets? You’ve Got Three Choices
We all know HR is a tough profession to deal with day in and day out. Sure, it may not be the most difficult job in the world, but one has to believe that … Read more
Tilting at Windmills: Sometimes, You Just Have to Do It to Be Heard
Some subjects I care about but am reluctant to discuss because it’s just… awkward. Lots of people naturally feel uncomfortable when folks get emotional … Read more