Are total rewards redesigns the new black? They seem so fashionable that companies are jumping on the benefits redesign bandwagon faster than you can say … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Touchy Issue of Credibility at Work
The turn to Spring brought a sense of renewal for the March HR Roundtable in Cincinnati as we had a near record turnout of over 150 people! Everyone had … Read more
Can’t Stand the Heat HR Gets? You’ve Got Three Choices
We all know HR is a tough profession to deal with day in and day out. Sure, it may not be the most difficult job in the world, but one has to believe that … Read more
Want To Work With Charlie Sheen? Here’s The Internship For You
Is your life a touch boring? Are you not “winning” enough? Actor Charlie Sheen is hiring a social media intern for this summer and it is open … Read more
Survey: 74% of Workers Are Passive Job Seekers Ready to Consider a Move
If there is one thing that is pretty obvious as we slowly crawl out of the recession, it’s this: quite a few workers are ready to bolt for a new job … Read more
Tilting at Windmills: Sometimes, You Just Have to Do It to Be Heard
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
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
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
SHRM Urged to Demonstrate Its “Independence” and Reconsider Position on .Jobs
Saying SHRM has an “excellent opportunity to demonstrate its independence,” a coalition of trade associations, job boards, and others is calling on the HR … Read more