Restricting your employees from talking to the media could end up hurting more than helping when it comes to unionization drives. As many readers know, … Read more
Want to Perform Like Great Companies? Don’t Be Afraid to Fire
After I left, they kept the “team captain” on for another decade — until she became a “pariah,” which she kind of always was, and was asked to leave. … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Touchy Issue of Credibility at Work
The turn to Spring brought a sense of renewal for the March HR Roundtable in Cincinnati as we had a near record turnout of over 150 people! Everyone had … Read more
Can’t Stand the Heat HR Gets? You’ve Got Three Choices
We all know HR is a tough profession to deal with day in and day out. Sure, it may not be the most difficult job in the world, but one has to believe that … Read more
Will Discrimination Against the Unemployed Ever be Deemed Illegal?
By John A. Gallagher A recent article from the Huffington Post discusses an investigation by EEOC into whether employers are “discriminating” … Read more
Communicating Goals: Does Your Pay System Affect Leader Productivity?
The topics of pay and motivation along with pay for performance are “hot.” It may be the overall lack of salary increases and bonuses over the last few … Read more
Tilting at Windmills: Sometimes, You Just Have to Do It to Be Heard
Some subjects I care about but am reluctant to discuss because it’s just… awkward. Lots of people naturally feel uncomfortable when folks get emotional … Read more
Leadership Perspective: You’ll Fall Short Unless You Keep “And” in Mind
By Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin Even if you have a great culture, a whip-smart strategy, and undeniable presence in the market, you will still fall … Read more
The Keys to Being Less Busy and More Strategic
This month’s webinar topic, Be Less Busy, Be More Strategic, drew record breaking attendance. People at all levels are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. … Read more
What an Orchestra Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement
“My first concert will be a special one; it will be in front of a private audience.” That was the response from the recently hired conductor of the L.A. … Read more