Note: This is part one of a two part series on what’s required of successful leadership in the digital age. Part two posts tomorrow. Leadership of … Read more
Training Managers to Talk about Pay is a Blind Spot
One of the most frustrating statements for employees to hear from their managers is this: “HR wouldn’t let me do it and I don’t really know why.” And … Read more
It’s Not the Data, But What You Do With It That Matters
Picture this: It’s a Friday morning, and five senior executives walk into a conference room to meet with the CEO — Operations, Sales, Finance, … Read more
The Robots Are Coming. What Are You Doing About It?
I hope you didn’t miss yesterday’s post about the World Government Summit and its full day Global Dialogue for Happiness. I know it sounds like … Read more
The Disappointing News About Employee Engagement
Last month I wrote about the new Gallup report, State of the American Workplace, and discussed some of its broader findings. This week, I’m digging … Read more
Why HR Can’t Lead Cultural Change
Edgar Schein and the subject of organizational culture are forever linked due to his pioneering efforts in the field. His hallmark book, Organizational … Read more
When Everyone is ‘Above Average’ No One Is
Note: This is the last of three articles dealing with managing performance and compensation in the post-ratings organization. Monday’s article … Read more
You Are Rating Employees Even When You Say You’re Not
Note: This is the second of three articles dealing with managing performance and compensation in the post-ratings organization. Monday’s article … Read more
What Do You Do After Ending Performance Ratings?
Note: This is the first of three articles dealing with managing performance and compensation in the post-ratings organization. The second article on bonus … Read more
What You Can Do to Help New Parents
New mothers and fathers everywhere wrestle with the issue of juggling a career and family. Traditionally, it’s an issue that has most impacted mothers. … Read more