By Jeffrey M. Place Last week, NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin issued a memorandum to the National Labor Relations Board’s Regional Directors, … Read more
Culture and Leadership: They’re Simply Two Sides of the Same Coin
The good news is that culture has caught on as a concept. but leading culture expert Edgar Schein, says it’s just as a “word” and people need to be aware … Read more
Diversity in the Workplace: It’s No Longer Just the Right Thing to Do
A recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by SAP and SuccessFactors, explores the challenges of managing an increasingly diverse … Read more
What Do You Do When a Clueless Boss Makes an Unreasonable Request?
I recently have written about bosses being addicted to detail, or wasting time by not appreciating the cost of asking a question. Several people came back … Read more
5 Things to Consider From Reactions to Employee Appreciation Day
In honor of Employee Appreciation Day on March 7, my CEO Eric Mosley shared 10 Tips for Recognizing Employees on Boston.com, the online version of The … Read more
Want to Motivate Employees? Aim For a Better Workplace Connection
Dearest Employee: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I give you a fair wage. I give you competitive benefits. I give you a safe workspace. I give … Read more
Tech Insights: Finding Value in Social — If HR Can Learn to Manage It
You can’t walk through an HR trade show without bumping into vendors selling software that has some kind of “social” capability. BraveNewTalent offers a … Read more
Do You Really, Truly Value Your Time?
“How did it get so late so soon?” — Dr. Seuss, American children’s author What is your time worth? How much do you personally value it? We all … Read more
Bad Management is a Lot Like Smoking – It’s Not Ignorance But a Bad Habit
Barely a week goes by without at least one article or study bemoaning the things managers don’t know or do. A frequent target: the pitifully low level of … Read more
Struggling to Find Good Candidates? More Resumes May Not Be the Answer
I work in a world of resumes, where resumes equal solid, quality candidates. I recently met with a client who needed “more” resumes because … Read more