Thirty years ago, visionaries Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith published what became the bible of the movement toward more flexible ways of working: … Read more
The Rebranding of Amazon’s Performance Improvement Plans
On episode 59 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the fact that … Read more
When Retention Becomes the Enemy of Recruitment
In some circles, employee retention is considered the holy grail of a healthy, happy, and productive workforce. I suppose it’s a logical conclusion, … Read more
How to Demonstrate Your Value as a People Leader
There is an all-too-common perception of a company’s people team being a cost center. Leaders who continue to hold that mindset clearly don’t understand … Read more
Warning: Your One-On-Ones Are Failing
One-on-one meetings between managers and employees should be a required activity for every leader. This conversation is the fastest and least expensive … Read more
Why Companies Fail to Innovate
Leaders are obsessed with innovation. Becoming more agile and innovative are among CEOs top priorities. Why, then, do so many companies fail to innovate? … Read more
The Infusion of Science Into HR
The new best-selling book Think Again, from organizational psychologist and Wharton professor Adam Grant, calls on all of us to apply the scientific method … Read more
An HR Mindset Manifesto
The following are seven key mindset shifts for HR leaders to thrive as the work of work continues to evolve. Create value, meaning, and impact, moving … Read more
How to Stop a Micromanaging Boss
Maybe you haven’t worked for micromanaging bosses, but no doubt you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them … Read more
How to Hire, Develop, and Fire Salespeople
A key part of a sales leader’s role is to hire, develop, and retain salespeople. Over the course of my career I have hired more than 150 sellers. I have … Read more