We’ve all heard that managers are the primary drivers of employee engagement, but that’s not true. And once you see why that tired platitude is wrong, … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Women in the Workplace in 2021
In Episode 30 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks to Kinetix CEO Shannon Russo about being a woman founder and the complexities of women rising in the … Read more
HR Famous: Can Being Vulnerable at Work Hurt Your Career?
On episode 55 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together again to discuss big … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Breaking Down the Pandemic’s Impact on Recruiting
In Episode 29 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks to long time friend Doug Dean, CHRO of Children’s of Alabama. Doug and KD have a deep conversation … Read more
8 Communication Habits to Make You a Better Leader
Editor’s note: I’d like to welcome back Dianna Booher as she revives the “HR Communication Corner” column. Though she had bid the … Read more
Truths and Lies About Leadership
The top of an aircraft carrier is the world’s most unforgiving, dangerous industrial worksite. When you’re launching planes at close to 200 miles per hour … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Does Recruiting in Sprints Work?
In Episode 28 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Trent Cotton, a longtime star in the TA/recruiting arena, about his new TA leadership role at Bureau … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Dunkin’ CHRO Stephanie Lilak Shares Hiring Tips
In Episode 27 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with the amazing Stephanie Lilak (CHRO of Dunkin’ Brands) on a variety of topics, including her … Read more
The Real Reasons Why We’re Not Curing Burnout
Burnout is old news. The statistics are no longer shocking, nor are the cautionary tales. There’s more burnout awareness in 2021 than ever before, yet … Read more
Your Organization’s Values Might Be Useless
Just hours after we watched his inauguration, President Joe Biden officiated at a virtual swearing-in of nearly 1,000 presidential appointees. During the … Read more