I appreciate a good analogy, especially when it comes to terms that can be defined in multiple ways. Employee engagement and alignment are a good example. … Read more
What I’ve Learned About How Diverse Candidates Perceive Their Value
As we continue to discuss diversity and inclusion concerns, it is important that companies that are serious about attracting, retaining and promoting … Read more
Are You Giving Employees What They Truly Hunger For?
At a recent event on how non-profits can use social media, self-professed Twitter junkie Jessica Esch, from United Way of Greater Portland, shared her … Read more
6 Ways to Engage Employees – But Only One That Really Works
We think there are millions of ways to engage, or disengage, employees but there aren’t. Truly, there are only six. The six basic emotions we feel as … Read more
Timely Feedback Always Matters – Especially When It’s For the Good
Seth Godin is one of my favorite “short form” bloggers. Generally, his posts offer pithy insight and advice in short, easily digested posts. Here’s a … Read more
Screening Candidates on Social Media: 5 Keys in Doing It Effectively
Should you use social media to screen candidates? The answer in most cases is YES, but you should also be careful when doing so. According to a survey … Read more
5 Good Places to Find Good Candidates – For Free
The smartest recruiters build relationships with intelligent, potential candidates even before there is a role that needs filling. As competitive as the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why You REALLY Need to Do Retention Interviews
As I have written before, in my mind, exit interviews are analogous to closing the barn doors after the horses are out. If you want to keep your best … Read more
What Work in the Mideast Taught Me About Building Business Relationships
“I heard you had a tough time getting back to the airport after the HR Leaders Conference in Lagos.” That was followed by at least a half-hour of further … Read more
What Do You Do When Creating Change Backfires?
Creating change in the workplace? Your employees better be engaged first. Creating change within the work environment can be a difficult task. Often, the … Read more