I was working with a CEO and his executive team on their strategy when we came to an interesting point in the day about their needing a game-changing … Read more
Are We There Yet? Dave Ulrich Insights on “What’s Next for HR?”
“I just hope that this conference gives me the answer to this project I am working on.” This statement came from a conference attendee that I sat next to … Read more
Stretching the Boundaries: How an HR Roundtable Tackled Delicate Issues in the Workplace
One of the great things about the monthly HR Roundtable in Cincinnati is that we use the forum to STRETCH the boundaries at times — and October’s … Read more
How Do You Handle a Company With HR-Challenged Senior Management?
* See five (5) updates below, including Abrams’ resignation. What do you say when a senior executive of your company – the chief innovation officer, … Read more
The Critical Need for Passion in the Workplace
By Kurt Mortensen “One person with passion is better than 40 people merely interested.” — E. M. Forster People who know where they are going … Read more
Employee Engagement: “How Did Things Ever Get So Far Apart?”
“When I lead my portion of the orientation, I do not have the heart to tell them and I can’t look them in the eye. This is a horrible place. It is like I … Read more
The Candidate Experience, and Other Stuff HR Wastes Time On
By Tim Sackett It feels like things in the labor market – at least in many professional classifications – are starting to pick up. Temp hiring is up 22 … Read more
It’s Always Sunny for Female Executives in Philadelphia
By John Hollon Who would have thought that Philadelphia would be the one place in America where female executives would get a fair shake? Or as … Read more
What is Your Career Doing for Your Company?
By Patty Azzarello One of the things many people overlook is that taking care of your career is actually good for your company. Think about this way: If … Read more
What Managers and HR Leaders Can Learn From Sales Superstars
If you’re a manager or a senior level executive, a recent study conducted by Huthwaite Inc. should interest you. Their research on trust yields formation … Read more