Silicon Valley may be known for cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough technology from companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and others, but … Read more
Some of the Most Unusual Things Bosses Ask Employees To Do
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, CareerBuilder released its list of the 15 of the most unusual things that bosses have asked employees to do. I’ve had a … Read more
A Health Care Media Onslaught Is Coming, But Will You Be Ready For It?
Have you noticed an uptick in stories on health care? The ugly “U.S.-pays-way-more-than-any-other-country-for-health-care” graphics we used to … Read more
Another Reminder Why HR’s Priorities Need to Focus on Business Value
SHL has just published their fascinating yearly report on global assessment trends. Acquired last year by CEB, SHL is an assessment company, so reporting … Read more
Employee Wellness is Simply a Matter of Employee Engagement
HR managers and leaders across the country are gathering together in meetings large and small, sharing ideas and concerns, and trying to understand the … Read more
The Biggest Trends in Talent Management and HR
I recently had the opportunity to participate in an Argyle Conversation by Argyle Executive Forum. I enjoyed to give and take very much, and appreciated … Read more
Why It’s Important to Address Sexual Stereotypes on the Job
By Eric B. Meyer Many states and localities have laws forbidding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (LGBT). But federal law does not … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Should Anyone Be Punished Twice For the Same Offense?
Am I the only one in America who thinks that fired Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Mike Rice got a raw deal and was punished twice for the … Read more
Guess What We Got With the Acquisition? A $500,000 FLSA Bill
By Ted Boehm A decision from the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (based in Chicago with jurisdiction over Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) offers an … Read more
The Wrong Way to Promote Employee Wellness
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth — there is not one corporation that cares about its workers’ health. If gorging on quadruple-patty burgers … Read more