This “think piece” is part of a series of articles I wrote to expand your thinking about strategic HR. Employee engagement is at or near the top of most … Read more
Why Can’t Organizations Retain Their Expatriate Employees?
With the rise of globalization, international experience is becoming a critical asset for global companies. International assignment experience is … Read more
Rebooting Your Workforce — Managing Employee Obsolescence at Wendy’s
Everyone knows what it means to reboot your computer, but what does it mean when you reboot your entire workforce? It’s no secret that the speed of … Read more
25 Ways That “No-recruit” Secret Agreements Can Damage Your Firm
This “think piece” is part of a series of articles I wrote to expand your thinking about strategic HR. If you haven’t seen it in the news lately, … Read more
Retaining Employees: Is it About Better Pay or Better Culture?
Have you ever quit a job to take less pay? Some scoff at the idea, but after the years of fear, anxiety and overwork post-recession, a good company culture … Read more
Why You Need to Get Past the Usual Employee Turnover Conversation
I recently attended a presentation focused on the topic of employee turnover. As I listened, I kept thinking about how much attention we pay to turnover. … Read more
Why Not Start the New Year by Doing Something Strategic in Talent Management?
The New Year is an opportune time to “raise the bar” by doing something strategic in talent management. In many corporations, new plans and budgets take … Read more
10 Predictions for 2012: The Top Trends in Talent Management and Recruiting
It’s always better to be prepared than surprised. By definition, being strategic requires that you look forward — identifying trends, … Read more
Voluntary Quits Rising As Engagement Measures Decline
Whether a sign of confidence or desperation, the number of workers quitting without having another job is growing. Last month alone nearly 1.1 million … Read more
Succession Planning: Why Releasing the Names of High Potentials Is a Smart Move
Despite all of the recent talk about the need for openness and corporate transparency, there is still one area where corporations tightly hold on to … Read more