I’ve enjoyed watching the evolution of HR throughout my career. Gone are the days when HR’s primary role was to handle the administration and compliance … Read more
There’s a Lot You Can Still Learn From Bad Employee Surveys
I’m a believer in the value of surveys. I really am. But poorly constructed or terribly worded surveys send me off. They are a waste of time of the people … Read more
Ending Us vs.Them: How Divisions Can Eat Away Your Company
It almost doesn’t matter how a company is divided, whether it’s vertical (management vs. employees), or horizontal (department vs. department), the end … Read more
Should Companies Ever Terminate GOOD Employees? Here’s Why …
“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it’s been.” — Wayne Gretzky One of the most difficult actions management has is terminating an … Read more
3 Lessons About Perpetuating the Passion of the First Day on the Job
The wife and I were out running errands on Saturday morning when we happened upon an unexpected and rare energy explosion. As we approached an … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Do You Really Need a Degree to Get a Job?
Most employee recruiting ads read something like this: “…high school diploma required or college degree required or MBA required.“ I have one question: … Read more
Here’s How to Write a Job Description So No One Good Will Want to Apply
You know what position I would love to apply for!? Junior (Jr.) Human Resource Manager, said no one ever! I hate spending three seconds on job … Read more
The Eternal Debate: Can Managers Learn to Lead, and Leaders to Manage?
Leadership and management should be linked together, not separated Leaders are celebrated, while managers are often criticized, but a combination of the … Read more
Dealing With Adversity: Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
Picture for a moment this scenario playing out in your organization: The board of directors just decided to eliminate your department and its $800,000 … Read more
Reliable Work Ethic: How About 44 Years and Never Once Called In Sick?
Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred … Read more