Succession planning is one of those functions that many organizations talk about, but few actually do very well. Think I’m all wrong about that? … Read more
The ‘Superjob’ Fad: Just Another Name for Trying to Do More With Less
The “Superjob” is the latest fad phrase to hit the employment industry. It is a way to describe a job that has responsibilities that vary … Read more
A Seat at the Table? “It Does Not Guarantee That People Listen to You”
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Lawsuit Claims Apple Was Behind Employee Anti-Poaching Scheme
The other shoe is dropping in last year’s anti-poaching case the U.S. Department of Justice brought against six big-name tech firms, and it is falling most … Read more
A Rare But Important Employer Victory With the NLRB
By Eric B. Meyer On April 29, 2011, a unanimous three-member panel (including Member Hayes) of the NLRB agreed to set aside the results of an elections … Read more
What Impresses Me About HR Tech Vendors and Products?
Here’s another post that I had meant to write much sooner, but now it will post while we’re in Monaco before the start of our cruise up the Rhone River. … Read more
How One Company is Paying the Price for a Lack of Solid HR Administration
One of the resounding themes of the “let’s get HR a seat at the table” discussion that seems to pop up every so often is the idea that HR … Read more
Going Mobile: Are We Finally Moving Beyond the Marketing Hype?
Mobile has the potential to be the big game changer in talent acquisition. With Apple selling more smart phones than PCs, it is no surprise that leading … Read more
What’s Up, Doc? Emergency Room Doctor Fired for Posting Photos on Facebook
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this week, I wrote about a nurse who was fired and denied unemployment compensation benefits because, instead of medicating a … Read more
.Jobs Dispute Now Headed to International Court for Arbitration
In an admission that negotiations have failed, the manager of the .jobs addresses has filed to arbitrate its dispute with the Internet’s addressing … Read more