You know what’s funny? Everyone who is anyone wants to work in a new, cool, ultra modern open office concept! Organizations are spending billions creating … Read more
The Honest-to-God Truth About Engaging Millennials
Millennials have become a force to be reckoned with in the business world, and no other workplace demographic has been subject to more analyses, surveys, … Read more
Recruiting Great Talent Is the Core of the Netflix HR Revolution
How did Netflix reinvent HR? In one word, “Recruiting.” “Hire, reward, and tolerate only fully formed adults,” writes Patty McCord … Read more
This Tool Will Help You Rethink Talent Acquisition
Regardless of mission or vision statements, the ultimate goal of any high-performing HR function — and or its “talent fulfillment” group … Read more
Worrying About Lawsuits? You Should Be Focusing on Compliance Instead
By John E. Thompson “Wage-hour lawsuits are booming,” trumpets one recent report after another, and this is certainly true. Yes, the risk of … Read more
More Proof That Positive Feedback is the Best Employee Motivator
A common question I hear in workshops and meetings is, “Doesn’t too much recognition make it become routine and expected?” I’ve written before about … Read more
How to Measure the Dollar Value of a High-Performing Employee
In professional sports, almost everyone readily agrees that a top-performing athlete is worth their weight in gold. That value is clearly reflected in … Read more
Obamacare Rollout Is Fueling Huge Growth in Medical Jobs
Whatever you may think of the Affordable Care Act, it’s already creating new health care jobs, and increasing demand for nurse practitioners and physician … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How Long Will the New Employee Honeymoon Last?
Just as in marriage, when an employer and new employee “wed,” there’s usually a honeymoon. How long it lasts, however, varies widely. Sometimes it’s a week … Read more
Giving Up Control: It’s Key to Unleashing Your Workforce’s Power
“And the walls came tumbling down.” Last week I read the article about Zappos doing away with all job titles and replacing them with what is called … Read more