“The truth is, everything that has happened in my life, that I thought was a crushing event at the time, has turned out for the better. You learn that a … Read more
September Call-Ups? One Good Way to Evaluate Your Team of the Future
For those who aren’t big Major League Baseball (MLB) fans you probably don’t know what the “September Call-Up” or “Expanded Rosters” mean. Each year on … Read more
How to Crank Up Creativity in Your Workplace
In the not too distant past, one good idea could catapult an organization to long-term success. Companies were able to leverage a new product or service to … Read more
Is Your Organization Innovating as Fast as the World is Changing?
Companies are born from good ideas, and they continue to grow and evolve by developing a continuous stream of better ideas. Innovation is the lifeblood of … Read more
3 Things Real Leaders Do to Shape Company Culture
Among my list of favorite authors, thinkers and change agents is Steve Kerr. His book Reward Systems: Does Yours Measure Up? is one I often recommend for … Read more
5 Talent Acquisition Trends You Really Need to Watch
Ultimate Software (They’re No. 20 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for list) just released a whitepaper that looks at Top 5 Talent … Read more
What I Learned Hiring Millennials: First, Forget All the Stereotypes
I used to have a certain image of the kind of workplace that attracts Millennials — a picture, I’ll admit, that was heavily influenced by movies like the … Read more
The Question If You’re in a Bad HR Organization: When Is it Time to Go?
I have encountered numerous HR professionals recently musing about the difficulty of doing their profession in an organization that could care less. They … Read more
Understanding Employee Needs: Key to Creating a Highly Motivated Workforce
One of the most important tasks in creating a high-performance culture is taking care of employees’ needs. When employees’ needs are met, and employees … Read more
The Market Basket Shutdown: It Taught Us What Matters to Workers Most
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the unfolding saga of the Market Basket grocery store walkout. For those not in the know, non-unionized employees walked off … Read more