Do you think telling someone they’re doing great work on the job will fall on deaf ears? Research says differently. In an economy where money is still … Read more
Finding Change Agents: It’s the Critical Part of Change Management
Change. It’s inevitable. Chances are you’re in the middle of a change initiative of some kind in your organization at this very moment. What’s your … Read more
The No. 1 Reason That You Just Can’t Find Talent Right Now
There’s one big reason you can’t find talent right now. You’ll see it in the chart right after the jump. Simple economics plays a huge role in your … Read more
5 Ways to Speed Up (and Slim Down) Your Hiring Process
Think you have a top candidate secured and ready to accept an offer? You better act fast. Top talent in today’s workforce is in high demand and by the time … Read more
Building a Strong Team: It Really Takes an Emphasis on Trust
To build a strong team, there has to be a high level of trust. Trust is the glue that holds people together and the lubricant that allows energy and … Read more
Industries With the Roughest, Toughest Job Interviews
Almost everybody’s heard or read about companies with almost legendary recruiting and interviewing processes. Google, Zappos and Southwest Airlines are … Read more
Would One of Your Former Employees Really Want to Come Back?
Would you want to go back? “I was just asked for references, so it looks good — right?” read the text message. This young lady was in the throes of … Read more
Performance Management: We Won’t Fix the Problem by Ignoring It
When I ask business leaders in large companies what they want from performance management systems, the answer usually includes “identify the top performers … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How Our Gridlocked Government Impacts the Workplace
Managing a workforce is never easy, especially in the complex economy we face here in the early 21st century. A new survey from Littler Mendelson, the … Read more
3 Shifts Every Company Should Make to Shape its Learning Culture
Recently we discussed how companies can actually realize more learning through less learning by building a productive learning culture. To build a … Read more