We all know them. “Idea machines.” They’re the people who present countless ideas, none of them quite relevant to your business. We also know their … Read more
Who’s Feeling Survivor Guilt? Who Isn’t? And What Can You Do About It?
When people survive a traumatic event, while others do not, they often feel survivor guilt, or survivor syndrome. It’s a common symptom of post-traumatic … Read more
Banishing the BS in HR
Two years ago, I was an HR executive. Having spent 20 years in developing my career in the field, I became burnt out and very angry. I was tired of all the … Read more
Wanted: Great Leadership
Great leaders are often made during the worst possible times. Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would be relegated to relative obscurity were it not … Read more
5 Reasons Your Wellness Program Is Failing (And How to Fix It)
Employee wellness programs have become all the rage over the past few years with companies leveraging them as competitive differentiators for hiring and … Read more
An HR Book for Children? Or a Children’s Book for HR?
What happens when a child discovers that adults at her parent’s workplace can sometimes treat each other unkindly? Welcome to the real world, little girl. … Read more
Hacking Your Workforce to Align It With New Business Strategies
An unexpected market force like COVID-19 can translate into knee-jerk reactions with the immediate need to safeguard and survive. After the initial shock … Read more
The Three Non-Negotiables of a Great Hybrid Workplace
It has been five months since COVID-19 drove workers out of the office and into their homes. While many employers considered remote working a temporary … Read more
A Pandemic of Unsure and Unsafe HR
It was 1 a.m. on a Wednesday. I had been up since 5 a.m. the day before, and Chinese takeout boxes crowded the floor around my couch. My legs were numb … Read more
How ADT Commercial Adapted Its People Practices Due to the Pandemic
As organizations continue to navigate COVID-19 and start to look forward to a post-pandemic working environment, many have had to identify various ways to … Read more