Our brains are like forests — always growing and changing, and highly susceptible to their environment. When we’re in supportive, nurturing situations, we … Read more
7 Actions That Drive Sustainable High Performance
There’s always room to improve performance. These talent practices can help companies consistently meet or exceed strategic business objectives over time, … Read more
How to Make Better Use of the Most Overlooked Part in Our HR Toolkit
The official decree came down that the weekend had changed. The business community was very excited by this because they had not been able to not align … Read more
The Perils of Being a Super Leader
I am a big Superman fan, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the new movie. But the whole Superman concept got me thinking – how would you feel if you … Read more
Nobody Is Indispensable, or Why You Really Need Succession Planning
“The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” — Charles DeGaulle One of the basic tenets of popular business advice, publicized even by industry leaders … Read more
A July 4th Wish: Yes, You Can Earn Your Leadership Stars and Stripes
For many of us, the Fourth of July conjures up images of fireworks, hot dogs, and the unofficial start of the summer season. But when we celebrate … Read more
StagNation Means Challenges and Uncertainty For Employers & Employees
By Cash Nickerson If you were to ask me what the most damaging impact on employers is today, I would say uncertainty. At first it was the recession, then … Read more
Flex Work and Work-Life Fit: They’re Simply a Smart Business Strategy
That was refreshing. Sitting there comfortably in my home office nook, speaking with a global health care customer about the future of work and the fact … Read more
A Growing Problem: Recent Grads Have a 38.7% “Mal-employment” Rate
Professor Andrew Sum from the Center for Labor Market Studies at Boston’s Northeastern University has done a great deal of research on the effect of … Read more
3 Good Reasons You Should Re-Hire Someone You Fired
There is an unwritten HR law that needs to be addressed. This law states: “If you fire an employee, at no time in the history of mankind should you hire … Read more