A friend of mine was recently interviewing for a sales role at a hot tech company, and, in one of the interviews, a person who would be his peer looked him … Read more
Combating Bad Behavior Can’t Be Just An HR Job
Where was HR when frontline employees at the Veterans Administration hospitals were obeying the order to log the date of request to be seen one day before … Read more
Where Was HR In All These Sexual Harassment Scandals?
With the number of reports of sexual harassment now a tidal wave, some very pointed questions are being asked: “How could this have happened for all … Read more
Transparency Means Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
When it comes to transparency, many organizations struggle with determining how much information (financials, operational activity, organizational changes, … Read more
When It’s Safe to Speak Up, Everyone Benefits
Fear is a powerful emotion. It makes us feel defenseless. When we are under attack, we become more alert. Vulnerability heightens our focus. As Seth … Read more
Time Management – Work-Life Balance
Time. We don’t ever have enough of it, so be critical with each second of every day as we don’t get any do-overs! Now that we have our schedules down, … Read more
The Brazil Nut Effect Is No Way to Find Your Future Leaders
Ensuring a company’s long-term survival and prosperity is the underlying driver of any business; however, identifying and developing effective future … Read more
Lessons from SAP’s Journey: Three Actionable Ways to Increase Women in Management
Organizations continue to struggle to create gender equality in the workplace, especially those in the technology industry. According to research from … Read more
Hire Well, Treat People Right and You Too Can Have 100% Retention
I was recently asked the question, “What should I do to keep an employee that has quit from leaving.” I was happy to answer the question because I have a … Read more
How to Get Your CEO to Be An Engagement Hero
I recently attended a conference devoted entirely to employee engagement. It was a well-planned event, with thoughtful presentations and meaningful … Read more