* See updates below. Remember that incident with the Jet Blue flight attendant going over the edge and quitting his job in a profane jump down the … Read more
Implementing Change: A Costly Lesson from the U.S. Mint
We all know people have a resistance to change but who would have guessed that the folks producing change (the currency that is) would encounter those … Read more
Long, Hot Summer Question: Why Are Some Employees Freaking Out?
* See updates below Yes, I know it’s late summer. And yes, I know it has been scorching, make-you-crazy hot through most of the U.S. But still I … Read more
Recruiting’s Dirty Little Secret: The Sad Existence of the Active Candidate
“To see the right and not do it is cowardice.” – Author Unknown A recent ERE article by John Zappe titled “Should We Be Telling the Unemployed Not to … Read more
Making Work Anniversaries Work In 2010 And Beyond
I was talking to my wife last night about her upcoming anniversary at work. I couldn’t believe that it had already been two very short years. And … Read more
What You Need to Know About California’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
By Todd Solomon & Brian Tiemann The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that California’s ban on same-sex marriage … Read more
The Curious Case of Mark Hurd: Would you Fire a CEO Over Expenses?
* See updates below In case you’re one of those who believe that corporate executives get handled with kid gloves for issues in the workplace that would … Read more
Do Engaged Employees Help Create Loyal Customers?
As part of an MBA Global Study trip back in 1989, I found myself in Japan in the boardroom of Fujitsu Corporation with the vice-chairman of the board and … Read more
Sorry Google, But This is an Age Discrimination Lawsuit Worth Watching
If you’re in HR at Google, that bad dream you keep having just came true. “In a ruling that could have broad ramifications for workers who sue employers … Read more
The Evolution of HR: Building Talent Management Around Your Product
We had a popular discussion this week about HR’s seat at the table that sparked some ideas in my head about how HR continues to evolve and change and … Read more