Last week, I discussed why using the term “passive candidate” or “passive job seeker” was inappropriate and I proposed a more accurate name — … Read more
Mastering the Soft Skills: 5 Unspoken Rules Every Manager Should Know
There are unspoken rules that exist in the workplace that colleges don’t teach and HR rarely trains on, and those rules are a powerful influence of who … Read more
Tech Insights: The Challenges When HR Technology Goes Global
Most HR tech companies are born local, and if successful, gradually become global. Going global with HR technology can be surprisingly challenging. I … Read more
Low-Balling a Candidate: Worth a Pat on the Back, or a Boot in the Butt?
Picture the scene: Your company is seeking to employ a Department Manager, and the leading candidate is currently “in transition.” Human Resources has … Read more
What Does Your Communication Style Say About Your Culture?
Every company, department or team needs a leader. Leaders set the tone for the organization’s culture. It is a proven fact. Can you have a successful … Read more
How to Keep HR Off the Front Page of the Newspaper
Last week, the head of Human Resources for my city’s public school district resigned after it became public she exchanged text messages with a subordinate … Read more
Giving Is the Very Best Workplace Communication
Sometimes, the best leadership examples come from someone who does not have the lofty titles. We watch in amazement how one tiny gesture ends up giving us … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Whatever You Do, Don’t Treat Your Employees Equally
The Container Store believes: 3 bad employees = 1 OK employee; 3 OK employees = 1 good employee; 3 good employees = 1 great employee. And, as you know, it … Read more
3 Tips to Help Manage the Differences in a Multigenerational Workforce
Today’s workforce is increasingly multigenerational due to the existence of three generations — Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Millennials … Read more
HR Roundtable: Effective Networking? It’s About More Than Getting a Job
It’s hard to believe that we’re into another year, but time waits for no one! To kick off 2015, the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathered to discuss … Read more