One thing I’ve noticed about some managers is how completely they seem to have forgotten what it’s like to not be a manager. More money and more power? … Read more
Why Personality Still Matters After the Hiring Process Is Done
In the hiring process, cultural fit has become a big component of hiring the right person. You want to be sure you hire someone who will fit into the … Read more
Talent? Great to Have But You Don’t Always Need the Best Talent to Win
I think most of us have gotten away from using the phrase “war for talent’ throughout the industry. It’s not really a war, and if it was, most of you would … Read more
HR Basics: How to Fire an Employee With Dignity and Respect
By Mark R. Waterfill Would you rather get your teeth drilled or fire that problem employee? It is easily the most painful part of the employment process. … Read more
New Report Shows Working Dads Benefit From Flex Schedules, Too
The Working Mother Research Institute (WMRI), in partnership with Ernst & Young, recently released a report aimed at better understanding “how men are … Read more
Yes, Your Company Culture Is Really Just a Myth
For years, I’ve been arguing that your company doesn’t have a culture. If you believe you do, it’s because you are incorrectly applying the word … Read more
Are Wages For Workers Starting — Finally! — to Show Some Growth?
A news story about optimistic pay trends claims to find signs of an impending upsurge in base hourly rates. Conceding that this is not the consensus … Read more
A Millennial Twist: LinkedIn Pushing Bring Your Parents to Work Day
We’ve all probably heard of Bring Your Child to Work Day, but LinkedIn is upping the ante with Bring in Your Parents Day, which is exactly what it sounds … Read more
New App Prevents Employees From Checking Work Email After Hours
By Eric B. Meyer Today’s post is sponsored by the letters S, E, and O With a tip of the hat to whomever posted a link to this story on Twitter, the … Read more
Having Great Talent Does Not Always Guarantee Great Results
Ozzy is an 8-year-old golden retriever who loves to fetch our morning newspaper. Although our driveway is nearly as long as a football field, he is … Read more