“No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”— Voltaire, French writer and philosopher While perfection may not be possible, there’s no … Read more
The Key to Generation Mobile: It’s a State of Mind, Not a Function of Age
We’re at a turning point with mobile technology. For many users, tablets and smartphones are no longer a convenience or entertainment tool, but a necessary … Read more
What to Do If You Rely on Trained Employees
Recently I got to be a fly-on-the-wall at the quarterly Industrial Roundtable luncheon at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Yes, it was a fancy lunch in … Read more
It’s About Little Things: Amy Adams Shows the Power of Small Gestures
Oscar-nominated actress and America’s sweetheart Amy Adams scored some good karma points last week when she traded her first-class seat with an American … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: The Conversation Is the Change
Given the importance of conversation, it makes sense that the final Ignite HR presentations from May’s HR Reinvention in Omaha is about the needs and … Read more
The Evergreen Advantage: Why It’s Smart to Always Be Recruiting
As the war for talent continues, it’s time for recruiting leaders and hiring managers to shift to more creative and innovative recruiting solutions. A bold … Read more
Traditional Salary Systems Are Going the Way of the Dinosaurs
What is the future of salary management? If current trends continue, employers will be forced to adopt a new program model. Here are the reasons: First, … Read more
Facebook’s Study Shows Why the Emotional Intent of Words Matter
All over the news this week is Facebook’s stealthy psychological experiment on users. If you’ve missed the news, here’s the quick summary: Researchers from … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Easy For Gandhi to Say
We’re rapidly coming to the end of our Ignite HR presentations from May’s HR Reinvention in Omaha, and I think you’ll agree, it’s been an … Read more
A Little More Advice For How to Re-Engage the Fatigued Employee
Last week, I shared here a summary of my SHRM 2014 annual conference presentation in Orlando – How to Transform Employee Fatigue into Employee Engagement … Read more