Here’s another post that I had meant to write much sooner, but now it will post while we’re in Monaco before the start of our cruise up the Rhone River. … Read more
Connecting the Dots? Yes, It’s Really Classic HR Problem Solving
Organizationally, HR plays a great role in making sure all departments are working together for one overriding shared goal or sense of purpose. I’m telling … Read more
Withholding Employee References: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Do you give candid references on former employees? If you’re like most, probably not. Due to advice given by legal counsel or an article someone in HR once … Read more
Is Employee Wellness Really Just Extended Talent Management?
Employee Wellness programs are here to stay. As health insurance becomes more expensive and individual health continues to suffer, organizations have no … Read more
The Fast HRM Movement: It’s All About Energy, Performance, Success
By Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD Fast HRM is critical to any organization’s success. The work on Fast HRM is derived from an established field of practice in … Read more
What To Do When Workers Get Caught in the Workhorse Trap
I recently received some input from a reader that defined the perfect storm of being stuck in the workhorse trap. Here it is: I’m the workhorse for … Read more
How One Company is Paying the Price for a Lack of Solid HR Administration
One of the resounding themes of the “let’s get HR a seat at the table” discussion that seems to pop up every so often is the idea that HR … Read more
Getting Your Start In HR? You’ll Find There Isn’t One Clear, Obvious Path
I really enjoy talking to college students about getting their start in HR. When I was in school, the speakers that they brought in always seemed to have … Read more
What’s Up, Doc? Emergency Room Doctor Fired for Posting Photos on Facebook
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this week, I wrote about a nurse who was fired and denied unemployment compensation benefits because, instead of medicating a … Read more
It’s Wedding Season – How to Help Employees AFTER that Special Day
Now that Kate Middleton is officially the new Dutchess of Cambridge, many of your workers are probably still in the midst of planning their own royal … Read more