By Eric B. Meyer If you guessed 15 minutes, you would be right, according to a recent decision from the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. And you … Read more
Who Knew That “Today” Could Show Good Succession Planning at Work?
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
The Second Biggest Lie We Tell in HR
I love that HR Pros get so worked up about performance management and delivering great feedback to employees about their performance and development. It’s … 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
Why Recruitment Process Outsourcing Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
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
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
Connecting the Dots? Yes, It’s Really Classic HR Problem Solving
Organizationally, HR plays a great role in making sure all departments are working together for one overriding shared goal or sense of purpose. I’m telling … Read more
Withholding Employee References: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Do you give candid references on former employees? If you’re like most, probably not. Due to advice given by legal counsel or an article someone in HR once … Read more