Nate Silver has a way with data. He’s known for being an innovator in interpreting, simplifying and translating complex data with accuracy. Not your … Read more
The 5 Things You Need to Communicate During a Layoff
While the economy seems to be on the mend, there are still many companies struggling to remain solvent. As such, companies that cannot find other ways to … Read more
Engagement and High Performance: The Link Could Not Be Any Clearer
I was talking with the CEO and CMO of a startup software company in the HCM space yesterday. One of the things we talked about was the ready availability … Read more
What We Really Need From Employees – and Leaders – in the Future
In the 16th century, when philosopher Francis Bacon proclaimed “knowledge is power,” his contemporaries likely believed he was onto something. What no one … Read more
Three Keys to Creating a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy
Most HR professionals view monitoring employee competencies and skills across the organization as an equally important part of their jobs as tracking … Read more
6 Alternative Ways For You to Compensate Your Interns
In years past, offering paid internships may have been your secret ingredient to gaining the outstanding interest of intern candidates. But today, the … Read more
The Only Employee Segment That Matters is the One Called Me
When organizations set about to segment their employee populations, they often begin with the familiar demographic groups: Matures, Boomers, Gen X and … Read more
Have a Great Staff? Then Why Aren’t You Treating Them Better?
Ah, the first day on the job. It starts off like a whimsical wonderland for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed new hire. Everything is fresh and waiting to … Read more
A Four-Letter Word That We Never, Ever Use in HR
I’m not sure about your HR experience, but in my HR experience I’ve used every four-letter word known to man – except one. That word is: … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Exit Interviews – Usually Too Late to Do Any Good
Exit interviews are about as effective as closing the barn door after the horses are out. The best time to learn how your valued employees feel about their … Read more