Will we need workforce planning in a future filled with blood-sucking robots? A talent management colleague told me that workforce planning may no longer … Read more
Want to Outperform the S&P Index? You Need Truly Engaged Employees
Creating a work environment in which employees choose to engage directly impacts the bottom line. Companies who treat employees well have returns at least … Read more
Coping With Unlikeable Tasks: You Just Gotta Take Ownership
“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” — Mark Twain, American writer and lecturer. Have … Read more
ERE Day 2: Yes, the Robots Are Coming to a Workplace Near You
Remember when the talk was about the great future that was available for people working in plastics? Fast forward about 45 years, and now the discussion is … Read more
Why I’m Feeling Really Optimistic About the State of HR Technology
I’ve been feeling quite optimistic lately about the state of HR technology, which is quite a good feeling. For most of my career, I’ve been frustrated by … Read more
How New Leaders Categorize Their New Employees
It’s a pretty common phenomenon for new leaders to turn over most, if not all, of their team when they take over. It happens all the time! It’s a primary … Read more
When Disaster Strikes: HR’s Critical Role in Helping Employees Manage
The unthinkable happens. A bomb explodes in a crowded business district. Your business is near ground zero. Some of your employees are injured in the … Read more
ERE Day 1: Are Recruiters Ready to Be Masters of the Universe?
No one ever said that recruiting was simple, or easy, and if you were listening Tuesday on Day 1 of the Spring 2013 ERE Recruiting Conference & Expo in … Read more
Think We Have Skills Shortages Now? Just Wait Until We Get to 2020
Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an entirely new level. And I’m not talking about STEM skills, although they’re critical. Or the ability to speak … Read more
HR as a Data Leader: How It Can Help Solidify Your Strategic Role
Readers of my blogs and articles know that my focus has often been on explaining Big Data. This Big Data phenomenon is quickly spreading throughout the … Read more