I’m writing this today from yet another HR/talent management conference (SHRM 2014 in Orlando), and I’ve gone to so many over the years that … Read more
Tech Insights: The Trick in Making Easy-to-Use User Interfaces
Talk to any grandparent and they will regal you with tales of their brilliant grandchild who is a whiz with technology. This brings us to the inevitable HR … Read more
12 More Critical Issues With Diversity Recruiting Today
Second of two parts Last week (in The 10 Biggest Problems With Diversity Recruiting Today) I highlighted how a weak business case, not being data-driven, … Read more
Another Wake-Up Call For Why Performance Reviews Don’t Work
Here is an excellent wake-up call to anyone in HR: As the investigation into the VA scandal deepens, it appears that, according to the VA’s performance and … Read more
SHRM Orlando Day 2: On HR Gaining influence and Today’s Tech Revolution
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Tom Friedman was the big draw on Day 2 of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual … Read more
How Will We Pay With Open Salaries and No Performance Reviews?
There are a number of movements afoot in the world of work that promise to impact the way we pay people. Two in particular may well converge to provide the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Engagement Stats Show We’re Not Getting Anywhere
Look at the co-worker to your left. Now, to your right. At least one of them hates their job. Maybe you do, too. According to a recent Gallup survey of 5.4 … Read more
Getting Beyond the Echo Chamber: Selling the Value of HR Outside of HR
“I’m fine, thanks. I’m enjoying in my major. Actually, I love HR. Thanks for your attention. If I need help, I will let you know.” This note … Read more
Casey Kasem’s Message: You’re Only as Good as the Person Next to You
Before online services and iPods became our preferred methods of listening to music, radio was king, and Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 countdown show was … Read more
4 Steps to Help Measure the Effectiveness of Candidate Assessments
More organizations than ever before are recognizing the benefits of using assessments to evaluate candidates’ skills and knowledge as well as cultural fit. … Read more