One of the most common questions I get when doing management training comes from Millennial managers who find themselves in the awkward position of … Read more
The Importance of Managerial “Presence” in Getting the Right Results
By Dick Martin Bob Selander, the chairman and former CEO of MasterCard International, says one of the things he looks for in managers is “an ability to see … Read more
The Two Keys to Making Employee Engagement Truly Matter
This week, I had the opportunity to sit on a panel discussion about employee engagement at the Southwest Learning Summit hosted by the Dallas Chapter of … Read more
Appeals Court Enforces Private FLSA Settlement
By John E. Thompson The longstanding general view has been that wage claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act may be reliably settled only: Under … Read more
Business Leaders Pin Blame on HR For Worsening Shortage of Talent
Recruiting gets the best of the bad news from business leaders, who say a lack of support from HR is largely to blame for the worsening shortage of talent … Read more
Survey Says More Workers Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck
More and more American workers say that they are reliant on their next payday to make ends meet, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. Some 40 percent … Read more
Crazy Social Media Recruitment Techniques: Do They Work?
At one time, social media recruiting was a new and daring phenomenon. Now, at least 90 percent of recruiters use social media in the hiring process to find … Read more
The Titleless Leader: The Critical Value of a Compassionate Heart
By Nan S. Russell Compassion, like trust, is one of the four needs that ignite natural followership and workplace results. Operating with a compassionate … Read more
Why 360° Reviews Are No Better Than Regular Performance Appraisals
Regular readers will know that I am not a fan of the traditional annual performance appraisal, for many reasons, not least of which are: They’re annual, … Read more
How to Keep the EEOC Happy – And Hopefully, Off of Your Back
One of the very best ways for employers to avoid getting in legal hot water is to keep close tabs on what exactly the Equal Employment Opportunity … Read more