“How much does it cost?” This is a question that I am hit with as I intro my presentation. It literally takes my breath away. My response is we can discuss … Read more
A Good Rule to Remember: Bad Workplace Emails Never, Ever Go Away
By Eric B. Meyer Not a day goes by — or, so it seems — that an employee isn’t making headlines for some social media stupidity that results in losing a … Read more
Appreciation: It’s a Critical Skill that Every Manager Needs to Learn
I’ve many sources for inspiration for this blog, but one that has rapidly become a favorite is LinkedIn. LinkedIn has become a powerful resource for far … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: In Our Expert-Driven World, You Need to Beware Bad Advice
There is no shortage of advice in our lives; it runs rampant. It comes to us via every form of media and is packaged by countless experts, pundits, and … Read more
On Father’s Day, We Should Take Time to Celebrate “Work Dads” Too
You may have heard some be called a “work husband” or “work wife” in the office before, playful terms of endearment we sometimes use for the co-workers we … Read more
Isn’t It Time We Get Employee Relations Issues Out of the Closet?
I saw an article on HR Bartender titled If you’re being investigated by HR. The title gave me pause, but I had to spend a bit of time figuring out why. … Read more
Jurassic World: A Reminder How Workplace Intentions Can Go Horribly Wrong
If you break it down to its prehistoric DNA, the plot of blockbuster Jurassic World and its predecessors resembles anybody’s bad day at the office: You set … Read more
The Key to Strategic HR: You Must Be a Strong, Capable Business Partner
Editor’s Note: This is the 10th of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
Workplace Emotions: How They Can Seriously Impact Business Decisions
Finally! In our world of data-driven commerce, the emotional component of business – long suppressed in many executive quarters – has found its moment in … Read more
There’s a Fine Art to Keeping Your Mouth Shut at Work
One of my core principles of office politics is this: You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, and know when to fold ‘em. Cheesy as that may be (yes, I know … Read more