“Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so … Read more
Do American Idol Background Checks Discriminate Against Minorities?
File this one away under the category of, “You Can’t Make this S%#* Up.” The EEOC has cleared the path for 10 former contestants of the show American … Read more
A Simple Truth: Consultants Can Influence, But Can’t Drive Change
“This time it’s gonna work because we hired a consultant.” That statement was made by a vestry member of a small church that had been trying to … Read more
HR Roundtable: Why Don’t We Focus More on Generational Strengths?
It has been literally months since the last HR Roundtable summary, and I want to thank you for the short respite. Please note that the forum is still … Read more
Talking Strategically: The 7 Things You Must Master to Succeed
Many in business, and most in talent management, fail to realize that as soon as you open your mouth, it’s immediately obvious to almost all leaders and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: New and Improved Interview Questions to Consider
Here is a great question, with a new twist. I have used this question in the past, but, for some reason, stopped. Recently though, I modified it a bit to … Read more
A Game-Changing Conversation: Why You Really Need to Return That Call
“I heard from XXXX last week. Yes, I talked to him last week also, and he told me you did not return his call.” Like a lot of you, I have friends who are … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Less Than Half of Workers Get Regular Job Feedback
I’m said this before, but in my job, I get hit with a lot of surveys on a lot of different HR and talent management topics. Some are insightful and … Read more
When Will HR Wake-Up About Transparency and Software Pricing?
I’m on my fourth wedding ring (I’ve only been married once though). I’ve lost a lot of things really important to me (my favorite Portland Trail Blazers … Read more
5 Steps to Getting the Most Out of 360-Degree Feedback
Renowned leadership guru Ken Blanchard once said that “feedback is the breakfast of champions.” This is why many organizations, echoing Blanchard’s … Read more