I couldn’t sleep the other night, probably because of the 14 Diet Dews I had throughout the day, but I had an epiphany while staring at the ceiling in the … Read more
The Problem With Reward Structures That Discourage Collaboration
Second of two parts Did you miss Part 1? See How Short-Term Financial Decisions Can Destroy Workforce Productivity One of the classic articles about … Read more
Why Communications Are Critical During an FMLA Leave
By Eric B. Meyer How many times has an employee provided you with an incomplete Family and Medical Leave Act certification? Oh, I don’t know, maybe a … Read more
Lessons From the VA Scandal, or How to Avoid a Culture of Coverups
New information about the inadequacies of leadership at the U.S. Veterans Affairs medical centers continues to be revealed daily. The headlines are … Read more
The Curious Case of Flat Hierarchies: Do They Really Work at Work?
Valve, the software giant responsible for hit video game franchises like Portal and Half-Life, has made headlines in the past for its “flat hierarchy,” … Read more
5 Ways to Help Get Employees to Think More Strategically
When asked to select the leadership behavior most critical to their organizations’ future success, executives chose strategic thinking 97 percent of the … Read more
Indiana Restricts Criminal History Info That Might Be Sent to Employers
Effective July 1, Indiana has a new rule on what information “criminal history providers” can report in employment background checks. This latest version … Read more
How Short-Term Financial Decisions Can Destroy Workforce Productivity
First of two parts People often complain that HR is the source of many bad management practices. The finger typically points at HR leadership when a … Read more
The Key to Generation Mobile: It’s a State of Mind, Not a Function of Age
We’re at a turning point with mobile technology. For many users, tablets and smartphones are no longer a convenience or entertainment tool, but a necessary … Read more
It’s About Little Things: Amy Adams Shows the Power of Small Gestures
Oscar-nominated actress and America’s sweetheart Amy Adams scored some good karma points last week when she traded her first-class seat with an American … Read more