Millennials are the last generation with a front row seat experiencing the change from analog to digital. Their youthful eyes saw the world turn global and … Read more
How Do You Become an Authentic Leader?
Leaders are increasingly engaging in fierce competition over their companies’ very identities. At risk is their ability to successfully manage their … Read more
Another Study Urges Restricting Employers’ Scheduling Options
By John E. Thompson Just as we expected, another report – this one from DC Jobs With Justice, the Jobs With Justice Education Fund, the DC Fiscal Policy … Read more
The 5 Things That Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers
Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. They hope their … Read more
SHRM Las Vegas 2: Yes, HR IS in the Human Nature Business
Deep thinkers expressing deep thoughts seem to be the standard fare for keynote presentations on Day 2 at the Society for Human Resource Management’s … Read more
Where Cultural Change in an Organization Really Comes From
For many of us in business, company culture is both an essential and elusive element of a productive workforce. Culture influences everything: how an … Read more
What the Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision Means For the Workplace
OK, presumably I’m not the only employment lawyer trying to apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges to the employer-employee … Read more
What Does Real, Genuine Leadership Look Like?
“This may sound crazy, but it’s hard for us when someone turns down a raise,” That was a recent comment from the Board President at the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Little Recognition Goes a Long Way
At one of my presentations a while back, the president of a trucking firm shared this great story that illustrates my point about employee recognition. It … Read more
You Don’t Need to Be Capt. Obvious to Know Good Bosses Talk with People
Confession time: I like commercials. Well, I like good, engaging, funny or emotional commercials. I cry every time I see that Folgers commercial with the … Read more