I love that HR Pros get so worked up about performance management and delivering great feedback to employees about their performance and development. It’s … Read more
A Seat at the Table? “It Does Not Guarantee That People Listen to You”
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
The Power of the Narrative: How Storytelling Can Make a Business Case
When my kids were small, one of our greatest activities was after their baths we would all head to their room for story time. Our Saturday routine was to … Read more
Connecting the Dots? Yes, It’s Really Classic HR Problem Solving
Organizationally, HR plays a great role in making sure all departments are working together for one overriding shared goal or sense of purpose. I’m telling … Read more
The Fast HRM Movement: It’s All About Energy, Performance, Success
By Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD Fast HRM is critical to any organization’s success. The work on Fast HRM is derived from an established field of practice in … Read more
What To Do When Workers Get Caught in the Workhorse Trap
I recently received some input from a reader that defined the perfect storm of being stuck in the workhorse trap. Here it is: I’m the workhorse for … Read more
How One Company is Paying the Price for a Lack of Solid HR Administration
One of the resounding themes of the “let’s get HR a seat at the table” discussion that seems to pop up every so often is the idea that HR … Read more
It’s Wedding Season – How to Help Employees AFTER that Special Day
Now that Kate Middleton is officially the new Dutchess of Cambridge, many of your workers are probably still in the midst of planning their own royal … Read more
The Blame Game: Rewarding “A” While Hoping for “B”
By Ben Dattner with Darren Dahl When organizations focus too much on blame, they often miss the opportunity to reflect on whether there may be systemic … Read more
How High Gas Prices Will Shift Your Talent Strategy – and 4 Possible Fixes
Gas prices have been on the move, increasing by nearly 30 cents in the last month alone. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Walmart CEO Mike … Read more