Generation Y (also known as Millennials) can seem like a bit of an enigma. They were still tweens when American Idol first aired, they cringed (and … Read more
10 Tips to Help Deliver Successful Training Programs Overseas
Do people learn differently around the world? Does culture affect learning style? The answer to both questions is “yes.” If so, how do global companies … Read more
The 3 Dumbest Questions That People Ask During a Job Interview
I’m sure at this point you saw the news from this weekend that Reese Witherspoon’s husband got arrested for DUI. And, she did what any drunk celebrity wife … Read more
Unemployment Is a Problem, But Youth Unemployment Is a Crisis
You probably know a good kid like this. Graduating from high school in June. From an OK high school. Not the best student. Probably not able to get in to … Read more
Strategic Recognition? It’s Key to a Great Manager-Employee Relationship
If present trends continue, this week’s series of blog posts may be an ongoing theme of “isn’t that obvious?” Yesterday, I shared results of the Parnassus … Read more
No, a Strategy Is Not Enough — You Need to be Able to Implement It, Too
Business heroes are often the innovators and the visionaries that set the next strategy. Yet, 90 percent of strategies fail because of execution. We’ve … Read more
Let Me Tell You What a Good Recruiting Boss Is
I’ve had many recruiting bosses, sometimes in large organizations, sometimes in small. I’ve been privileged to have had a few who have been exceptionally … Read more
Why Discipline Is Essential For a Credible Workforce Safety Program
By Howard Mavity An effective safety process requires consistent discipline to support other company safety efforts, but it doesn’t happen. OSHA is … Read more
Will We Need Workforce Planning in a Future With Blood-Sucking Robots?
Will we need workforce planning in a future filled with blood-sucking robots? A talent management colleague told me that workforce planning may no longer … Read more
How Much Work Is Too Much Work? What Is the Limit to Productivity?
“Don’t smoke too much, drink too much, eat too much, or work too much. We’re all on the road to the grave—but there’s no need to be in the passing lane.” — … Read more