When he took over as the CEO of venerable Johnson & Johnson in April 2012, Alex Gorsky brought much more than years of experience in the pharmaceutical … Read more
The Biggest Cliché in HR
Have you ever heard a leader say, “Our people are our greatest asset”? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Some part of you may have even believed it. I’m a … Read more
Could You Be Elon Musk’s HR Leader?
On episode 88 of the HR Famous podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a … Read more
Does Your Company Suffer From Toxic Positivity?
Do you ever feel like your organization’s leaders are trying too hard to pretend that everything’s just fine? Or that companywide memos avoid … Read more
The Most Important Culture Factor to Produce Results
Nearly every business on the planet has felt the impact of pandemic-driven lockdowns, closures, and staff shortages. Throw in variants and confusing mask … Read more
Laying Off People in Times of Change
When organizations must restructure or rebuild or go through major change, many times they must lay off workers. This is always difficult, but there are … Read more
SHRM Inclusion Conference Features Keynote Speaker With Anti-Inclusion Past
The keynote speaker at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) upcoming INCLUSION 2021 conference (Oct 25 – 27) is on record saying that … Read more
This One Word Is Ruining Leaders’ Ability to Be Empathic
Empathy is, in essence, seeing the world or a situation from another person’s viewpoint. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus … Read more
A Tailored Approach to Fixing Leadership Weaknesses
We all have a particular style of leading. Some leaders push for maximal effort, while others are more concerned with employees’ happiness. Some prioritize … Read more
Two Warning Signs That Your Leaders Will Struggle to Manage a Hybrid Team
It’s quite possible that we’ve passed the highwater mark of remote working. With a vaccine mandate around the corner and companies pushing to bring … Read more