Engagement is the key to employee retention and here’s an easy-to-implement, cost-free, way to get some going. Make it a practice to ask your people a … Read more
To Usher in the Age of HR, We Need to Start By Tearing It Apart
By Ron Mester Editor’s Note: This is the last of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave … Read more
There’s No Talent Shortage If You Can Poach From Your Competitors
First of two parts Recruiting is just like fishing. You may think that there is a shortage of fish when the real problem is where you fish and what bait … Read more
News Flash From SHRM Las Vegas: Millennials Don’t Want Feedback
Monday’s big keynote speaker at the annual SHRM conference in Las Vegas was the ever popular Marcus Buckingham. Marcus has the great English accent, high … Read more
Yes, Knowledge is Power, But Data Is Not
The “knowledge is power” idiom was originally attributed to Francis Bacon in the late 16th century. But like many time-honored theories and beliefs, the … Read more
CEOs Seem to Get It, But What About HR Leaders?
Here’s another survey analysis and report that should be required reading for all HR professionals — pwc’s 18th Annual Global CEO Survey. The survey … Read more
8 Good Things We All Can Learn From Millenials
Millennials are the last generation with a front row seat experiencing the change from analog to digital. Their youthful eyes saw the world turn global and … Read more
Another Study Urges Restricting Employers’ Scheduling Options
By John E. Thompson Just as we expected, another report – this one from DC Jobs With Justice, the Jobs With Justice Education Fund, the DC Fiscal Policy … Read more
The 5 Things That Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers
Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. They hope their … Read more
What Does Real, Genuine Leadership Look Like?
“This may sound crazy, but it’s hard for us when someone turns down a raise,” That was a recent comment from the Board President at the … Read more