As a manager, you hear questions every day. Some are serious; some trivial. “What do you hear about the merger plans?” “Is our budget being cut?” “Can we … Read more
Three Phrases That Great Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Use
Here are some phrases that can pose difficulties to many of us when our ego gets in the way. Great leaders, however, understand their importance and master … Read more
A New Protected Classification? Congressional Action is in the Pipeline
By Gregory D. Hanscom Unless you were completely ignoring the news over the past couple of weeks, it was difficult to miss the debate spurred by the … Read more
How to Lose a Job Candidate in 10 Easy Steps
It’s no secret that finding a great candidate can be difficult. A whopping 75 percent of companies are struggling to attract and recruit the top people … Read more
The Millennial Turnover Myth: Why Young Talent Really Decides to Leave
My company is obsessed with Millennials, and for good reason. The traditional old guard of global industry is rapidly changing – and the youngest ranges of … Read more
Millennials Show That a Lack of Desire Doesn’t Mean Disengagement
It goes without saying that several people are currently working at jobs they don’t like, but that may not be as big of a deal-breaker as it once was. By … Read more
HR Basics: How to Avoid the Most Common HR Mistakes
We can all agree that it’s not easy managing human resources in any size organization. Employer regulations at the state and federal level are only … Read more
Staying in the Moment: Why You Need to Savor Your Accomplishments
We all tend to get so busy that work and life can just fly by at a very fast pace. What I have learned is that if you don’t pause to punctuate your … Read more
HR Basics: 5 Things You Should Be Doing to Retain Your Best Employees
Regardless of industry or company size, high employee turnover is bad for business. Not only does it lower employee morale and decrease productivity, it’s … Read more
HR’s Worst Enemy: It’s Not a Real Surprise Who It Actually Is
I’ve been speaking a few local SHRM events and some corporate events, and I’m always amazed to hear about all of the “enemies” that HR has! You … Read more