Forget about expatriates! OK, now that I have your attention, let me give you a few reasons why I say this. The use of expats on traditional assignments of … Read more
Hiring Secrets from Great Coaches and Other Workplace Myths
Every so often, someone publishes an article about lessons learned from great coaches offering advice about how to select people. Sorry, this is useless … Read more
Consensus or Command Management? Here’s Why Neither One Works
Throughout my whole career I kept hearing discussions about consensus vs. command leadership, and they always rubbed me the wrong way. What actually works … Read more
4 Ways Companies Can Fix Succession Planning in 2013
Succession planning is a bit like flossing your teeth or going on a New Year’s diet – you know it is a good idea and that it can only make you healthier, … Read more
Help Your Workforce Make a Stress-less New Year’s Resolution
I was talking with the COO of a busy consulting firm who told me her husband had recently had a heart attack. While they were in the hospital waiting to … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 10 Ways to Make 2013 a Banner Year
In order to clarify your intentions, goals, and objectives when it comes to employee recruiting and retention in 2013, ask yourself these questions: What … Read more
HR’s Big Challenge for 2013: How Do We Help Our Organizations Succeed?
What did you learn today? “Morning Joe,” which is a show that I watch on MSNBC, always asks the most profound questions at the end of every show. Each … Read more
The Key to Success in 2013: Do One Thing Differently This Year
I told this story in a recent member call. It was when I got my first real executive job. I was reporting directly to the GM of a billion dollar business. … Read more
Your Company Has a Culture, But Is It Really the One You Want?
Some people think culture is some esoteric concept that translates into: keeping employees happy. According to Hal Halladay, SVP of Corporate Development … Read more
Yes, Managers Matter – Are Yours Ready For This Year’s Challenges?
The turning of the new year is a prime opportunity to reset expectations and goals for employees, realigning everyone behind your strategic objectives. Are … Read more