2015 was a pivotal year in the U.S. workforce. In 2015, there was an equivalent number of workers (approximately 50 million) in each of the Baby Boomer, … Read more
10 Outrageous, Attention-Grabbing Talent Management Practices
If you’re battling to recruit and retain top talent, you must have talent practices that go beyond the mundane in order to get their attention. And, if you … Read more
Some Surprising Insights Into America’s Hourly Employees
Here’s an eye opening insight: As of 2014, hourly workers make up 56.7 percent of the United States workforce. Think about that for a moment. More than … Read more
Here’s What’s Broken in HR — and How You Can Help to Fix It
You may have heard the phrase “talent is the lifeblood of a company” before — and if it’s true, then that makes HR the central artery. As companies mature … Read more
Yes, It’s Performance Review Season. Here’s How to Handle That
It’s performance review season. Many of you in Corporate America are about to receive an annual overview of your behaviors and outputs. Then you’ll hear … Read more
How Do You Accommodate Religious Beliefs for Hundreds of Employees?
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I had one of those moments. You know the ones. For me, it was when a client asked me when I was going to blog about the Muslim … Read more
HR Roundtable: How Will a Social Responsibility Focus Change the Workplace?
Before 2015 closed out, the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathered to discuss the topic of Social Responsibility by organizations. It seems to be a hot … Read more
A Focus on the Force: What the New “Star Wars” Teaches Us About Mentorship
Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to blow up existing box-office records like they were Alderaan and it was the Death Star. Whether you’re a raving … Read more
Employers Offering Plans That Provide Lump Sums For Critical Illnesses
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Insurance policies that pay a lump sum if workers get cancer or another serious illness are being offered in … Read more
A Road Map To Help HR Truly Become a Trusted Advisor
There is nothing better than a great speaking engagement where I learn from the attendees. I recently had the opportunity to share the story of my book, … Read more