In the 18th Century, a town crier was used to make public pronouncements wearing a red and gold robe, white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat. They … Read more
The Hidden Secret of Great Succession Planning
What is a good succession plan? I find it interesting is that most companies do one of two extremes when it comes to succession planning: Nothing at all; … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Workplace of Fear, Suing FedEx, and $150 Jobs in India
It’s been a hot summer — a record-setting one, if you live in New York — but we turn the corner after this long Labor Day weekend and … Read more
Why Are We So Mixed Up About Work/Life Balance?
Ever since the recession started, we’ve heard the same things about work/life balance: Jobs are more important than work/life balance; We can worry … Read more
SHRM Raises Dues on the Heels of Increase in Board Pay
* See updates below When I wrote this week about the SHRM Board of Directors quietly and secretly raising the amount of the “honorarium” it was paying … Read more
HR and Change in Corporate America: Speed Up, or Get Out of the Way
I read an article the other day titled Older Internet Users Take Shine to Social Networking. By older, they mean as in over 50, according to the study. The … Read more
When Wellness Sucks, We All Lose
As a crazy cynic (yet grudgingly a realist at times), there is a certain disdain I have for wellness programs. Could it be that “Big Brother” … Read more
Beware the Kitchen Sink: The Use and Abuse of Confidentiality Agreements
By Richard Darwin Non-compete agreements have been held invalid and unenforceable in many states, leaving employers to struggle with crafting an agreement … Read more
More Consolidation in the HR Space: Kenexa Deals for Salary.com
* See update below HR software maker Kenexa will have a lot to talk about at its annual Kenexa World Conference later this month in Philadelphia. That’s … Read more
A Labor Day Lesson: The Importance of Adding Value to Your Job
I am always talking about “adding more value” or “working at a higher level of value.” How do you know if what you are working on is valuable? Are some … Read more