Here’s a sobering but not all that surprising stat: only a third of workers (31 percent) say they are engaged in their job, and 17 percent admit that … Read more
The FAA’s Controller Problem? It’s More Than a Few Sleepy Employees
One of my favorite games on my phone is Air Control. You’ve got control of an airfield and you direct airplanes to the ground in an orderly and safe … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Big Question – “What If I’m Not an ‘A’ Player?”
The April HR Roundtable in Cincinnati took an interesting turn this month because it was about a topic that truly tilted at the windmills of traditional … Read more
What Makes Google Great? A Great Google Leader Lets Us Know
Just what is it that makes Google great, anyway? Yes, the Silicon Valley search engine and tech giant is well-known as a highly innovative organization … Read more
How to Craft a Smart and Thoughtful HR Strategy
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
Problem Solving: It’s About Helping Diagnose What Ails the Organization
Getting dressed the other morning for a 5 AM flight, I turned on the television as I dressed. But at 2 AM, the choices are slim. As I tried to find the … Read more
8 Strategies for Winning the Upcoming 2011-2012 Super Bowl for Talent
As the economic outlook improves, companies will need to rethink their hiring strategies in order to maintain their current quality of hire, as well as … Read more
Are Job Titles Still a Big Deal in the Modern Workplace?
A funny thing happened a couple of years ago – I went to go run my Mom’s business. That, in and of itself, isn’t funny; the funny part took place during a … Read more
Two Great Reasons Why You Should Take Time to Become a Mentor
Who, me? I remember when I first joined HP, I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring. I went in thinking, … Read more
Google’s Reorganization: Does It Spell a Brighter Future, or Trouble Ahead?
Last week, Google acknowledged it was reorganizing in the wake of Larry Page’s assent to the Chief Executive Officer position. The Los Angeles Times … Read more