When I was asked recently for my thoughts on what 2015 will bring for talent acquisition, I responded with — dating. Partly, I just couldn’t get … Read more
Just When Did HR Become the Devil in Disguise?
While talent is valued, the Human Resources function is depreciated. Doesn’t that say something? At the same time that society defends the right of … Read more
A Talent Management Truth: Your Employees ARE Your Brand!
North Americans tend to be a results-oriented bunch. We applaud an endeavor’s result, but are sometimes myopic about how that result was achieved. The same … Read more
Personal Interactions at Work: Is Technology Making Us Avoid Them?
Today’s workplace is fully wired, always on and untethered to geographical boundaries. We now have tools through which we can collaborate with people … Read more
What College Football Shows Us About Measuring Talent and Results
Athletes and coaches love the bottom line of a game. You win or you lose. The winner is clear. Usually. This past year, college football addressed a … Read more
It’s Time to Finally Kiss Traditional eLearning Goodbye
Have you ever tried explaining the early Internet to a young colleague? Mention Usenet and dial-up connections and you might as well be describing the era … Read more
HR Trends For 2015: It All Starts With Retaining Key Employees
You don’t have to read Fast Company to know that retention is a key issue for many executives in 2015. How do you keep the right people in the right jobs … Read more
Here’s What’s Really Happening With Adopting and Utilizing Big Data
For at least the past three years, there has been no shortage of articles written about the urgency of businesses and HR adopting a data mindset. Business … Read more
New Data Tells Some Surprising Truths about Millennials
Most employers say that competing for talent is one of their greatest challenges. Employers that want to remain competitive will need to meet the … Read more
Study Should Make Us Reconsider Technology Implications on the Job
A recent Pew Research Center report examines the impact that technology has on workers and provides some counter-intuitive data. Digital Life in 2025: … Read more