Well-intentioned conversations about racism are happening at companies across the country, but if not handled correctly, they can leave Black employees … Read more
Empathy Is Not a Soft Skill
This year dawned like any other. For many of us, especially those fortunate enough to work in the HR space, things seemed downright rosy. The economy was … Read more
HR Famous: Is Johnny Taylor Good for SHRM and HR?
In episode 30 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee link up to discuss Senator Tom Carper’s … Read more
The Myth of Authenticity: When a Best Practice Is Anything But
“To be a great leader, you have to genuinely care about your people.” My former boss at Prudential told me that years ago. She was wrong. And so is … Read more
Oh No! Not Another “Conversation” About Race!
Not long after the social-justice uprising following the death of George Floyd, I was on a video call with a group of leaders inspired to dismantle racism … Read more
Stop Hiring Individuals. Start Hiring Team Members.
When you think about “team building,” what comes to mind? Escape rooms, bowling, happy hours, cheesy icebreakers? But, what do those activities actually … Read more
Your Employees Who Refuse to Wear Masks — Now What?
You’ve probably seen the YouTube clips. People who refuse to wear masks in public getting into arguments, fights, and all sorts of foolishness. But … Read more
Quick Tips For Organizing Your Job Search
I had a conversation with a former colleague who, unfortunately, was laid off recently. Our chat turned into a great discussion on purpose and time … Read more
Best Hire Ever: John Whitaker on Imposter Syndrome & Onboarding Executives
In Episode 10 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with EVP and CHRO John Whitaker about executive onboarding — where it works, where it goes wrong, and what … Read more
Large Companies Can Learn Big Lessons From Small Startups
Large companies looking for ways to build success often look to other large companies for best practices. At some level, it’s understandable to try to gain … Read more