“Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” — Mark Twain, American writer and lecturer. Have … Read more
ERE Day 2: Yes, the Robots Are Coming to a Workplace Near You
Remember when the talk was about the great future that was available for people working in plastics? Fast forward about 45 years, and now the discussion is … Read more
Why I’m Feeling Really Optimistic About the State of HR Technology
I’ve been feeling quite optimistic lately about the state of HR technology, which is quite a good feeling. For most of my career, I’ve been frustrated by … Read more
Out-of-Office Messages: Self Manage, Micromanage, or Just Leave it to HR?
Every week in even the smallest organizations, countless automated messages are being sent to your employees, your partners, your customers, your sales … Read more
How New Leaders Categorize Their New Employees
It’s a pretty common phenomenon for new leaders to turn over most, if not all, of their team when they take over. It happens all the time! It’s a primary … Read more
When Disaster Strikes: HR’s Critical Role in Helping Employees Manage
The unthinkable happens. A bomb explodes in a crowded business district. Your business is near ground zero. Some of your employees are injured in the … Read more
High Potentials: You Need to Feed Your Stars or Kiss Them Goodbye
I recall with sincere fondness the memory of playing certain childhood games — Sorry, Monopoly, LIFE, and one of my personal favorites, Chutes and … Read more
ERE Day 1: Are Recruiters Ready to Be Masters of the Universe?
No one ever said that recruiting was simple, or easy, and if you were listening Tuesday on Day 1 of the Spring 2013 ERE Recruiting Conference & Expo in … Read more
The Biggest Challenges Facing HR Today
Last week, I told you what it takes to be a conference speaker. This week, I want to tell you about some of the things I talk about when I am on the road. … Read more
Think We Have Skills Shortages Now? Just Wait Until We Get to 2020
Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an entirely new level. And I’m not talking about STEM skills, although they’re critical. Or the ability to speak … Read more