“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ‘em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” — Theodore Roosevelt, 26th … Read more

“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ‘em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” — Theodore Roosevelt, 26th … Read more
By Cy Wakeman Anyone who has ever been through a performance review knows that it is far from the clean and straightforward process it is meant to be. But … Read more
If you ever needed proof that human resources is an incredibly important function that transcends every organization and workplace, this is it. This week, … Read more
We received the following comments from a reader in response to my monthly Hiring Hint entitled Top 10 Ways to Guarantee Your Best People Will Quit. … Read more
Skills shortages in 2020 will rise to an entirely new level. And I’m not talking about STEM skills, although they’re critical. Or the ability to speak … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to participate in an Argyle Conversation by Argyle Executive Forum. I enjoyed to give and take very much, and appreciated … Read more
HR ladies secretly love to write performance improvement plans. Let’s face it — performance problems are exciting. No matter how it ends, HR looks like it … Read more
“When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.” — Louis Nizer, noted American trial … Read more
We all know the compliment sandwich is a bad idea as it sends employees confusing mixed messages (“Am I doing a good job or not?”). We also all know that … Read more
It’s a different world we live in today. Yes, 30 is the new 20, which makes 20 the new 10, which makes me … still old. I’ve mentioned this before, … Read more