Your CEO must set your company culture. He or she must demonstrate by example and reinforcement the culture they want to see permeate the organization. … Read more
Cyberloafing at Work? Maybe It Really Just Shows a Lack of Leadership
Turns out, people waste time at work on the Internet. Shocked? Probably not, because it’s likely that most of us do it (at least a little). According to a … Read more
The Day I Got to Talk About Business (and HR) at Harvard Business School
On the day I got to talk about business at Harvard Business School, I advised every woman to stay out of Human Resources. I didn’t intend to deliver that … Read more
Leveraging Big Data: HR’s Golden Opportunity to be Strategic Partners
Just as having a saw doesn’t make you an expert carpenter, having Big Data doesn’t make you an expert analyst. A recent article in the Harvard Business … Read more
Why the Candidate You Hired Isn’t the Employee Who Actually Showed Up
“But he interviewed so well!” the frustrated manager lamented at a leadership conference I presented for last week. “He was so sharp … so … Read more
Want to Succeed as a Leader? Then You Need to Tighten Your Focus
The modern leader’s biggest problems rarely stem from a lack of commitment or work ethic. Most of us are quite willing to work hard, and often for a … Read more
Probably The Most Expensive Employee Ever
Yesterday, I went to a retirement office party. Nothing special – cake, bad punch, obligatory cane with tassel and horn. The party was for a guy named … Read more
Yes, Your Employees Should Enjoy Their Jobs (and How You Can Help)
It’s hard to imagine, but there are still managers who feel that happiness is not a requirement of the job. Worse, some executives feel that employees … Read more
Competitive Pay Is Simply Not Enough
You’ve seen your company’s want ads and heard the pitch from your recruiters; you provide competitive wages. That’s got to be a strong hook for attracting … Read more
The Power of Frequent Feedback: It’s a Key to Driving Better Productivity
“Listen, I want you to take the lead in LA on the next project. You are doing an amazing job and deserve it. You continue to impress me. Keep up the great … Read more