I’m all vendored out. No offense to the fine companies I’ve worked with, am working with or have yet to work with. I appreciate you all, and of course want … Read more
One Case Where Sexual Comments and Innuendo are All Perfectly Legal
By Eric B. Meyer When Harold Wasek signed on to work at an oil rig in Pennsylvania, he had no idea what lay in store for him, especially when one of his … Read more
Random Thoughts as We Get Out of Town After SHRM 2012 in Atlanta
Here’s a sobering thought: I’ve been to so many SHRM annual conferences that I have forgotten how many I have been to. I was trying to count … Read more
Solving People’s Pay Angst: It’s About Clarity, Process — and Fairness
As an independent advisor, I am often called in to help with situations where compensation has become a very emotional and even intractable problem. Having … Read more
SHRM Atlanta 4: Tom Brokaw on Why America Needs a Big Idea
It always helps when you can end a big event, like the annual SHRM Conference and Exhibition, with a big idea. And that’s what Tom Brokaw, the … Read more
Company Values: They’re No Good Unless They’re Visible in Your Daily Work
I think it’s a fairly safe bet to say most companies today have defined set of core values – behaviors and ideals the executive team has invested a good … Read more
Lessons From SHRM Atlanta: Finding a Bed Is a Lot Tougher Than You Think
By Eric B. Meyer I’m a fairly easy-going guy. My buttons don’t get easily pushed, I’m not easily riled, and I rarely get angry. But, when … Read more
Lead Like Braveheart: How to Inspire Heroic Effort From Your Employees
Your leadership style profoundly affects how your employees handle both micro and macro challenges. Your leadership style affects whether they face the … Read more
Odds & Ends From the Exhibit Hall Floor at SHRM 12 in Atlanta
Here are some more odds & ends of news and chatter from the annual SHRM Conference and Exhibition that is winding down here in Atlanta. Beyond.com, … Read more
SHRM Atlanta 3: Jim Collins — Yes, It’s All About People (the Right People)
When you’ve written books with titles like Good to Great and Built to Last, people tend to think you have all the answers. But author Jim Collins, … Read more