It’s great to hear a cheerleader for great leadership. David Novak, the chairman and CEO of Yum Brands and the keynote speaker on Day 3 of the … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Dear HR – The Machine Is Strong Within You
I’m writing this today from yet another HR/talent management conference (SHRM 2014 in Orlando), and I’ve gone to so many over the years that … Read more
Tech Insights: The Trick in Making Easy-to-Use User Interfaces
Talk to any grandparent and they will regal you with tales of their brilliant grandchild who is a whiz with technology. This brings us to the inevitable HR … Read more
12 More Critical Issues With Diversity Recruiting Today
Second of two parts Last week (in The 10 Biggest Problems With Diversity Recruiting Today) I highlighted how a weak business case, not being data-driven, … Read more
Another Wake-Up Call For Why Performance Reviews Don’t Work
Here is an excellent wake-up call to anyone in HR: As the investigation into the VA scandal deepens, it appears that, according to the VA’s performance and … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 2: On HR Gaining influence and Today’s Tech Revolution
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Tom Friedman was the big draw on Day 2 of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual … Read more
How Will We Pay With Open Salaries and No Performance Reviews?
There are a number of movements afoot in the world of work that promise to impact the way we pay people. Two in particular may well converge to provide the … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: How Do You Know It’s “Change?”
I’m surprised more events haven’t embraced the Ignite HR format. Longtime (OK, since we launched four years ago) TLNT readers know that I have … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Engagement Stats Show We’re Not Getting Anywhere
Look at the co-worker to your left. Now, to your right. At least one of them hates their job. Maybe you do, too. According to a recent Gallup survey of 5.4 … Read more
Getting Beyond the Echo Chamber: Selling the Value of HR Outside of HR
“I’m fine, thanks. I’m enjoying in my major. Actually, I love HR. Thanks for your attention. If I need help, I will let you know.” This note … Read more