Once upon a time, I made the case we should celebrate June 25 as “Bad Management Day,” a day when we reflect on all the terrible management decisions made … Read more
The Psychology of Hiring: Liking Someone Doesn’t Predict a Good Hire
News flash: Hiring managers are human. Just like all people, they’re prone to misjudgment because of internal biases and being influenced by emotions and … Read more
In Today’s Job Market, Companies Need to Sell Themselves to Candidates
The employment market has seen a dramatic shift, and now more than any time since the recession, companies need to sell themselves to job candidates. The … Read more
Oregon Adds New Twist to Workplace Password Protection Laws
By Philip L. Gordon and Joon Hwang Since early 2012, 21 states have enacted some form of a “password protection” law. Although these laws vary … Read more
Are You Ready to Spend This Summer Engaging Gen Z?
Summer is here, and that means millions of 16-24 year olds will be looking for summer jobs as they graduate and go on break from high school and college. … Read more
HR Roundtable: What Will HR Look Like in 2020?
We took a different route for the June HR Roundtable in Cincinnati by trying to be prognosticators! Looking into the future is rarely accurate, but it is a … Read more
When Will Employees REALLY Become Your “Most Important Asset?”
“How much does it cost?” This is a question that I am hit with as I intro my presentation. It literally takes my breath away. My response is we can discuss … Read more
A Good Rule to Remember: Bad Workplace Emails Never, Ever Go Away
By Eric B. Meyer Not a day goes by — or, so it seems — that an employee isn’t making headlines for some social media stupidity that results in losing a … Read more
Appreciation: It’s a Critical Skill that Every Manager Needs to Learn
I’ve many sources for inspiration for this blog, but one that has rapidly become a favorite is LinkedIn. LinkedIn has become a powerful resource for far … Read more
4 Bad Performance Review Habits You Need to Break Right Now
Employee performance reviews have earned a bad rap, so much so that the review process is dreaded by employees and employers alike. What used to be a … Read more