General Martin Dempsey, the former chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells a story about the day he was promoted to the Army’s highest rank back … Read more
Stop Talking the HR Talk If You Want to be Heard
One of the reasons why talent managers continually strive to become more strategic is that they want their ideas and problems to be noticed by their CEO. … Read more
Four Traps for People Leading HR Analytics
There were three particularly useful lessons in a recent Visier white paper that I wanted to highlight for people leading people analytics. I’ve also added … Read more
How a University Wellness Program Improved Health and Saved Millions
Faced with surging employee health care costs, many employers have embraced the concept of wellness as a way to improve the overall health of their workers … Read more
What You Need to Be the HR Activist Your Business Needs
Throughout the last decade it has become painfully apparent that while most CEOs recognize there is a drastic talent optimization problem, they have … Read more
What Stories Are Your Customers Telling About Your Values?
Etihad Airways turns plane around for elderly couple to meet their dying grandchild That headline signaled as much about the core values of the … Read more
Five Tips for Eliminating Workplace Misconduct
If you’re like most human resources professionals, you want to create a workplace where misconduct can’t thrive — and that starts with a strong focus on … Read more
Why Data Needs a Story to Make a Difference
Trying to sell a new idea or program to senior leadership? Or showcase your organization’s features to win a corporate award or land a grant? We’ve all … Read more
Before You Dump Your Annual Review, Ask Your Employees What They Want. Here’s How
With companies like GE, Adobe and Accenture revamping the way they do performance reviews, many others are now jumping on the bandwagon. But how do you … Read more
They Don’t Trust the Boss, But They’ll Rent a Room to a Stranger
How important is trust for an organization? In a survey by Interaction Associates, over 80% of employees said being effective in their work requires a high … Read more