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
Weekly Wrap: Why Superstar Employees Are Big Game-Changers
Here’s what I took away from Apple’s big announcement this week launching the new and improved version of the iPad – game changing superstar employees are … Read more
That Wisconsin Battle? Why Don’t We Just Unionize Everyone Instead?
Like most HR folks, I’ve been keeping a close eye on Wisconsin’s budget issues and the battle with state employee unions. Here in Michigan, (and really, … Read more
Get Rid Of Performance Reviews? Sure, But What Do You Replace Them With?
Like many of my fellow HR professionals, I’ve had my fair share of time dealing with the headaches from performance reviews. Whether it is a supervisor who … Read more
Learning From Idol: The Most Brutal (and Effective) Interview I Ever Went Through
The other day, after a series of workshops on retiree health care for one of our clients, I decided I needed to unwind. It was time to rid my mind of HR … Read more
Social Learning: Does Your Company Know Where Its Experts Are?
Quick Question: How easy is it to find another employee in your organization with a specific expertise? Let me ask the question again another way: is it … Read more
Disengaged at the Top: Leaders are Unrecognized Victims of the Recession
There’s a lot of talk about employee disengagement, with reports coming out on the high percent of workers who are disengaged and ready to leave when … Read more