Technology has played a significant role in shaping human resources practices in the past decade. Today we are on the cusp of a new revolution in HR: The … Read more
5 Steps to Making Your Workforce Planning Strategic
HR leaders are often perceived by line managers and senior executives to deliver the most value when they are firefighting (a.k.a. dowsing “talent fires”). … Read more
How HR Can Take the Lead In Succession Planning For a Small Organization
In general, when companies are looking to bring on new talent, they often promote the fact that there are opportunities for career growth within their … Read more
Changing Culture Starts With Changing Behavior
A man and his wife entered a deli together late one afternoon. They were the only customers in the place. “May I help you?” asks the server behind the … Read more
The Case for a Chief People Officer
Over the past few years, human resource departments have had a renaissance. They’ve evolved from an administrative team into a skilled unit that builds and … Read more
In Analytics, the Questions Come First
Note: Don’t miss the resources listed at the end of this article. ∼∼∼∼ Last June, I had the pleasure of delivering two mega sessions on people … Read more
5 Ways to Leverage Technology to Get the Most From a Job Fair
Recruiting the right talent for your business has always had its share of struggles, but in today’s job market, with fierce competition and wage … Read more
A Small Company Guide to Growing a Healthy Compensation Program
Note: Today begins a 4-part series on compensation practices for small companies. Over the next four weeks, Margaret O’Hanlon will show how a small … Read more
Data Has a Powerful Role In Promoting C-Level Collaboration
“What can you do to increase collaboration between HR and other leaders?” That question was asked of Peter Navin, SVP of employee experience at Grand … Read more
HR Is Using Technology to Transform the Employee Experience
Organizations are often siloed by function – separate departments handle human resources, IT, facilities and the other services on which employees have … Read more