Recently I was talking to The Gap about their innovations in performance management. They are working hard so that performance management really is about … Read more
5 Things to Get Your Mobile Recruiting Back on Track
We sleep next to our phones, unlock the devices an average of 150 times each day, and we’re even seeing mobile device separation anxiety, or nomophobia … Read more
Seven Magnificent Ways That Executives Can Improve Engagement
Research on the ROI of employee engagement has proven time and again that organizations that create an engaging environment perform better than their … Read more
You Can Frequently Boost Productivity by Simply Saying “No”
“Not just no, but HELL no.” — Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s response when asked to surrender. In a corporate environment where a can-do, … Read more
Yes, You Really Do Need to Screen Temporary Holiday Employees
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and that means Black Friday, shopping online, and holiday music overload as we get ready for the big gift-giving … Read more
Want to Better Your Business? Take a Few Lessons From Baseball
Although characteristics found in almost any sport can be compared to business (great coaching, teamwork, cooperation, refuse-to-lose attitude, etc), … Read more
Five Ways to Help Prove HR’s Worth to the CEO
In a recent interview, DDI General Manager Simon Mitchell commented that a high proportion of CEOs and board-level executives see HR as “the least … Read more
The Art of Perseverance: Why “True Grit” Is Key to Successful Workforce
When you hear words like “grit,” “determination” and “self-control,” what emotion does that conjure up in you? I’d be willing to guess that emotion … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Hiring Just For Skills Can Be a Big Mistake
Harvard Business School found that four factors are critical to success in business: Information; Intelligence; Attitude; and, Skills. The surprise was … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Managerial Malpractice? Letting Sick Employees Come to Work
Are people busier on the job now than ever before? It’s something I think about because I talk to a lot of people, and when I get them on the phone, … Read more