A couple of weeks ago, I read an interesting article on Fast Company called How to Minimize Politics in Your Company. In it, Ben Horowitz argues for a … Read more
Employment Crisis? Not if You Happen to be an Unemployed CEO
* See update below Those who remember my blog when I was Editor of Workforce Management and Workforce.com know that there are certain subjects that set me … Read more
HR as the Town Crier, or Why People Management Needs a Lot More Focus
In the 18th Century, a town crier was used to make public pronouncements wearing a red and gold robe, white breeches, black boots and a tricorne hat. They … Read more
The Hidden Secret of Great Succession Planning
What is a good succession plan? I find it interesting is that most companies do one of two extremes when it comes to succession planning: Nothing at all; … Read more
HR and Change in Corporate America: Speed Up, or Get Out of the Way
I read an article the other day titled Older Internet Users Take Shine to Social Networking. By older, they mean as in over 50, according to the study. The … Read more
When Wellness Sucks, We All Lose
As a crazy cynic (yet grudgingly a realist at times), there is a certain disdain I have for wellness programs. Could it be that “Big Brother” … Read more
A Labor Day Lesson: The Importance of Adding Value to Your Job
I am always talking about “adding more value” or “working at a higher level of value.” How do you know if what you are working on is valuable? Are some … Read more
Dave Ulrich Talks About How to Make a Successful HR Transformation
Here’s a great topic to be thinking about as we head into Labor Day: HR Transformation. What is HR transformation, you ask? According to author, … Read more
Experts vs. Thought Leaders
Scott Ginsberg, AKA the Nametag Guy, is a well-known author and speaker. He started wearing a nametag 24/7 as an experiment in creating more … Read more
SHRM Board Quietly (and Secretly) Votes to Hike Pay for Board Members
Shortly before the Society for Human Resources 62nd Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego this past June, the SHRM Board of Directors quietly voted … Read more