An organization’s culture consists of the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that employees share and use on a daily basis in their work. The … Read more
Networking in the Internet Age: It’s Still About Building the Relationship
“Hello sir this is XXXX. I just completed my engineering degree. If you have any opportunities, please let me know.” “I would like to have a job with your … Read more
“Ban Bossy?” Sounds Good, But Here’s the Reality For Women
Our modern day Rosie the Riveter, Sheryl Sandberg is at it again with a new campaign called “Ban Bossy.” It is a campaign that was launched this week as a … Read more
Want to Improve Your Game? You Gotta Learn How to Handle Criticism
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” — Aristotle, ancient Greek philosopher. No one enjoys criticism, but sometimes we need it. … Read more
Dear HR Professionals: Not All Employees Are Equal
In the last two years, McKinsey, Corporate Executive Board, PwC and others have concluded that HR still has “far to go” until it reaches the … Read more
Culture and Leadership: They’re Simply Two Sides of the Same Coin
The good news is that culture has caught on as a concept. but leading culture expert Edgar Schein, says it’s just as a “word” and people need to be aware … Read more
What Do You Do When a Clueless Boss Makes an Unreasonable Request?
I recently have written about bosses being addicted to detail, or wasting time by not appreciating the cost of asking a question. Several people came back … Read more
Want to Motivate Employees? Aim For a Better Workplace Connection
Dearest Employee: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I give you a fair wage. I give you competitive benefits. I give you a safe workspace. I give … Read more
Tech Insights: Finding Value in Social — If HR Can Learn to Manage It
You can’t walk through an HR trade show without bumping into vendors selling software that has some kind of “social” capability. BraveNewTalent offers a … Read more
Do You Really, Truly Value Your Time?
“How did it get so late so soon?” — Dr. Seuss, American children’s author What is your time worth? How much do you personally value it? We all … Read more