Goals are all around us. The finish line in a race is the most obvious example, but you might also see them in nutrition guidelines, a train schedule or as … Read more
Apple Shows How to Really Treat Employees – Even When They Depart
Long before the iPhone 6 was launched, I was hooked on Apple. My first desktop computer was a MacIntosh SE II with a whopping 1 mb of ram, and I’ve been an … Read more
Straight From the Employee’s Mouth: 3 Keys to Being an Engaging Manager
Managers are the No. 1 influence on employee engagement in the workplace, while being one of the most under-trained positions in the business world. As a … Read more
Here’s What Happens When Candidates Go From Passive to Active
Yes, you do it, too. Don’t deny it. When you’re gainfully employed, happily or not so, and you actually make the time to update your LinkedIn profile, for … Read more
The Problem With Employee Behavior Assessments (or, Why HR Fears Them)
What do you do when fear has you paralyzed and it’s preventing you from taking steps that your job demands? Most self-help gurus I’ve read would probably … Read more
CEOs Focus on Talent Shortages, But the Key is Engagement & Retention
In the last couple of years, leaders have been compelled to look to a new asset group — their workforce — to provide the company with the same productivity … Read more
Job Descriptions? They’re a Waste of Time, So Hand Them to Marketing
Only employment lawyers and HR Pros from 1990 believe that job descriptions are important, legal-type documents that are still needed in 2014. Most … Read more
EEOC, Mexican Consulates Join to Provide Guidance, Training, Checks
By Mel M. C. Cole What started as a local effort has now become a national endeavor, as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Mexican … Read more
5 Keys to Avoiding Wrongful and Discriminatory Termination Claims
While most employers would hope to avoid terminating employees, it’s a reality for most at some point. Whether the business needs to make the decision for … Read more
Tech Insights: Measuring Collaboration Is an Important Role For HR
I bumped into an interesting gentleman at a recent HR analytics conference: Peter Smit. He’s not an HR guy but he did say something of interest, he said he … Read more