The job posting states “Seeking hard-working, innovative professional with ‘out of the box ideas’ and a flair for marketing.” Good news; I am the perfect … Read more
Facebook’s Focus: Smart Talent Practices (the Smarter, the Better)
Second of four parts Yesterday, I covered the first 11 of the smart talent management practices at Facebook. Today in Part 2, I’ll cover 12 more best … Read more
What Came First? Was it HR, or HR Technology?
What came first? Human resources or human resources technology? If you ask some of my friends, they will tell you that you can’t do human resources in 2013 … Read more
The Myth of Workplace Recognition: Only Top Performers Get Recognized
I encounter many myths about employee recognition in my role as a consultant to companies looking to establish or strengthen a culture of appreciation in … Read more
Workplace and HR Wisdom From the Encyclopedia Britannica
By Howard Mavity The New York Times and other publications are running articles pondering the end of the written version of the Encyclopedia Britannica and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Here’s Why You Need to Hire Millennials Differently
As reported recently in AARP The Magazine, Millennials (a group that comprises those now in their mid-teens to early 30’s) outnumber Baby Boomers by … Read more
“Industry Experience Required” Is a Mindset We Need to Get Out Of
“Industry experience required. Industry experience preferred.” When I see these type of requirements listed in a job ad, they cause my eyes to glaze over. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Engagement Is Out; Now It’s Being Passionate That Counts
Lots gets written about employee engagement, and lots of it sounds the same, but two things are pretty clear: Organizations everywhere think employee … Read more
The Big Question With New Software: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
I’ve been in the software business for over 15 years now and I’ve seen first hand the trials that companies go through trying to find the right software … Read more
Bad Hiring Practices, or Why You Need to Leave Your Gut Out of It
Pride comes before the fall, or so it goes. It also comes before bad hiring practices. You may have started a young, successful company or even hired a few … Read more