I initially didn’t want to write about “Bad Apple” employees because, like most business owners, I was wary to admit that my company has ever had a fault. … Read more
A Few Words of Advice For HR: Stop Advising, Start Leading
Editor’s Note: This is the third of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
How Preparing for Failure Can Help Drive High Performance
The starting line for a marathon is a surprisingly great place to people watch. First, you see the professional runners in the front, quietly going through … Read more
Employee Engagement: It’s All about Connections and Good Work
This week, SHRM released its annual Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report. It’s interesting in how it segregates true “satisfiers” from the … Read more
4 Things You Need to Know About Global Candidate Sourcing
Finding the best talent for your organization isn’t always easy, and in today’s job market, it can be downright difficult. According to Bullhorn recruiting … Read more
The Win-Win When Companies Start Leveraging Baby Boomers
I’m a Baby Boomer, born smack-dab in the middle of my generation. And I’m beginning to concretely think about the answers to questions like: What is the … Read more
A Dangerous Workplace Reality: Referring to People as “B” Players
I’ve been working in this space at the intersection of people, HR, technology, and appreciation for many years now. In that time, I’ve seen, heard and read … Read more
Why You Really Need to Treat Your Ex-Employees Well
Much has been written about the power of employee engagement and methods to keep your employees happy and engaged. This is a great thing for small … Read more
Revisiting Runner-Ups: Why “Silver Medalist” Candidates Are Good Bets
One of the most underused but surprisingly effective approaches to hiring focuses on “silver medalists.” If you’re not familiar with the term in … Read more
The Carrot or the Stick: How to Get Participation in Performance Reviews
You might have read about it in a book. Maybe you know somebody that knows somebody else that saw it once. My guess, though, is that you haven’t seen … Read more