It’s no surprise to regular readers that my favorite topic of conversation on this blog is how we can all do a better job of sharing our appreciation for … Read more
6 Tips for Employers When Facing Requests For Religious Exemptions
By Chastity C. Bruno In recent years, the number of complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding religious discrimination … Read more
Managing Emotions on the Job: The Best Reaction is Usually No Reaction
Back in the days when I made my living as an editor, I used to go to a good number of conventions. One afternoon, while on the phone with an author (let’s … Read more
How to Succeed Without Getting Sucked Into an Impossible Situation
A while back, I wrote an article about how to start a new job with the most credibility. There is another important point I want to add. I see people … Read more
Are Millennial Employees Truly Different, or Just Younger?
A lot of people sell books and give presentations that suggest that Millennial employees, those born between 1976 and 1996 (Millennials, or Gen Y) are … Read more
Here’s How to Screen Prospective Leaders for Risky Behaviors
The numbers of fallen leaders in sports, business, entertainment, and politics grows each day. Why do so many influential leaders engage in risky behavior … Read more
Employees Are Leaving Because They Don’t Know of In-House Opportunities
With the rate of voluntary quits in the U.S. approaching pre-recession levels — 22.8 percent in 2013 — it’s no surprise that in a survey last year, HR … Read more
Why Most Firms Have Given Up on Matching the Talent Features at Google
Second of two parts “Our firm can never be like Google” is to me a statement indicating surrender, submission, and capitulation. After completing talent … Read more
Are You Ready to Get Serious About Fixing Your Workplace Culture?
It’s time for leaders in all organizations (non-profit, for-profit, healthcare, government, education, etc.) to get serious about how culture is impacting … Read more
Deloitte’s Report Is Clear: Business Leaders Don’t Think HR is Up to Snuff
Deloitte’s annual Global Human Capital Trends Report for 2014 is out. Influenced by the work of Bersin by Deloitte, it examines 12 trends that represent … Read more