The aim of good talent management is readiness. Are we able to respond to change — planned or unexpected —- and put the right people in the … Read more
Visibility & Credibility at Work: Be Genuine, Add Value and Don’t Be Annoying
Harsh reality #1 — As much as you’d like to believe that good work should stand on it’s own, it doesn’t. Building credibility and trust is … Read more
We Owe Job Applicants 2 Things – So Why Are We So Bad At Doing Them?
There are those who talk about the candidate experience, those who talk with others about the candidate experience, and those who experience the candidate … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Using a Performance Review Form in a Structured Interview
I’ve been in the trenches long enough (with many of you, actually) to know there are so many issues demanding your immediate attention every day that … Read more
Company Culture: The Trick Is Crafting an Approach That Fits Your Organization
I write regularly about company culture, the importance of getting your culture right for your organization, and how strategic recognition is a powerful … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Reverse Mentoring Cuts Through the Generational Logjam
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I don’t understand the generational issues in the workplace that we’re constantly … Read more
Why You Need to Install Civility as a Workplace Business Process
By Stephen M. Paskoff Tell business leaders there’s a new operational process that has the potential to transform their organization. Then notice their … Read more
Building Creative Hot Spots: It’s Where HR and Innovation Meet
By Susan R. Meisinger If you Google the words “leadership, innovation, growth” you’ll get about 50 million hits, give or take a few million. There are … Read more
Motivating Workers: You Can Learn a Lot From 18th Century Sailors
Have you ever seen a nautical movie and dreamed of living a sailor’s life? We dream that silly dream because we don’t really understand how hard their job … Read more
Survey: Employee Referrals Are Really More Effective Than We Think
Employee referral programs may produce more hires — perhaps many more — than surveys would suggest. Over the years it has come to be accepted that the … Read more