The unthinkable happens. A bomb explodes in a crowded business district. Your business is near ground zero. Some of your employees are injured in the … Read more
High Potentials: You Need to Feed Your Stars or Kiss Them Goodbye
I recall with sincere fondness the memory of playing certain childhood games — Sorry, Monopoly, LIFE, and one of my personal favorites, Chutes and … Read more
ERE Day 1: Are Recruiters Ready to Be Masters of the Universe?
No one ever said that recruiting was simple, or easy, and if you were listening Tuesday on Day 1 of the Spring 2013 ERE Recruiting Conference & Expo in … Read more
The Biggest Challenges Facing HR Today
Last week, I told you what it takes to be a conference speaker. This week, I want to tell you about some of the things I talk about when I am on the road. … Read more
HR as a Data Leader: How It Can Help Solidify Your Strategic Role
Readers of my blogs and articles know that my focus has often been on explaining Big Data. This Big Data phenomenon is quickly spreading throughout the … Read more
Remembering Core Values, or What I Learned From “Jerry Maguire”
I’ve always found it difficult to pinpoint my core values because I believe that as humans, we are always changing and adapting to our environment. Then, I … Read more
Engagement? You Don’t Get Much Honoring an “Employee of the Month”
What drives someone to wear a t-shirt like this? Just lost his job? Wishes he could retire and play video games all day? Is he a rebel at work and proud of … Read more
The Three Things It Takes to Be Wildly Successful
Have you heard of Adam Grant? If not, you soon will. Not only is Dr. Grant the youngest tenured professor at The Wharton School of Business at the … Read more
Cultural DNA: Why Your Employees Must Live It in Their Daily Lives
Today, I’d like to share with you a case study on the importance of values and how you make them real. I’m using as my case study company Guidewire … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Is Silicon Valley’s Free Lunch (or Dinner) About to End?
Silicon Valley may be known for cutting-edge innovation and breakthrough technology from companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and others, but … Read more