It was a simple list — a tribute to those who I adore because they helped me become the person I am today. I thought about Kevin who honed my words early … Read more
October Surprise: Job Growth Better Than Expected Despite Shutdown
Late-night comedians will have a field day with the October jobs report released in the U.S. today — shut down the government and job creation … Read more
It’s Not Just the NFL – Hazing Probably Happens in Your Workplace, Too
If you follow sports, especially NFL football, you haven’t been able to get away from the nonstop coverage of the hazing issue that took place with the … Read more
Do We Really Know How Much We’re Subjected to Workplace Stress?
According to the scientists, stress kills. Stress affects our brain chemistry and our neurological system and makes us gain weight in all the wrong places, … Read more
Creativity Through Abuse? It’s Simply the Dark Side of Leadership
I came across this article from Pacific Standard magazine the other day and thought it was discussion worthy – and certainly a little controversial. And, … Read more
Tim Sackett’s HR 101: My Favorite (and Biggest) HR Mistake
I’ve made more mistakes in my HR career than I care to even remember. I could probably write a book! It’s funny to think about your mistakes because I … Read more
Want to Boost Retention? Adopt an Early Recognition Strategy
Retaining employees within the first five years of service can be a challenge. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job tenure … Read more
Taking Your Organization From Bad To Great Performance Management
Sustainable high performance doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentionality and adequate (or better) strategy, organization design, capabilities … Read more
Putting Candidates to the Test: Serious Challenges For a Serious Business
After being in business as long as I have, I’ve learned that if you put job candidates to the test, the best ones will rise to the challenge. I learned … Read more
What Giant Redwoods Can Teach Us About Teamwork
There are many amazing things in America, the coast redwood trees in Northern California are but one. I learned something fascinating about these trees, … Read more