Most employee recruiting ads read something like this: “…high school diploma required or college degree required or MBA required.“ I have one question: … Read more
Here’s How to Write a Job Description So No One Good Will Want to Apply
You know what position I would love to apply for!? Junior (Jr.) Human Resource Manager, said no one ever! I hate spending three seconds on job … Read more
Are You More Than Just Your Lofty Job Title?
Being powerful is like being a lady; if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. — Margaret Thatcher I read an article a few years back … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The State of HR Today? By One Account, It May be Picking Up
A New Year always seems to bring a lot of new surveys and studies, but this one with Chief HR officers has some pretty interesting findings and insights on … Read more
The Eternal Debate: Can Managers Learn to Lead, and Leaders to Manage?
Leadership and management should be linked together, not separated Leaders are celebrated, while managers are often criticized, but a combination of the … Read more
Dear HR Critics and Naysayers: If You Can’t Help, Get Out of the Way
“If you can’t help, get out of the way.” That’s a saying a former supervisor of mine used to say to members of my HR team when confronted with a large … Read more
How to Create a Culture of Speed in Your Workplace
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” — Mario Andretti, American race car driver. “The world is changing very fast. Big will … Read more
Dealing With Adversity: Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
Picture for a moment this scenario playing out in your organization: The board of directors just decided to eliminate your department and its $800,000 … Read more
Reliable Work Ethic: How About 44 Years and Never Once Called In Sick?
Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred … Read more
Why the CEO Must Lead a Company’s Culture and Values
On a fairly regular basis, I blog about CEO wisdom I’ve read in the New York Times Corner Office column. Victoria Ransom, chief executive of Wildfire, was … Read more