Millennials have out-sized expectations for their careers. They have been told they can be anything and do anything according to their terms. They are … Read more
Forgive Us Dumb Questions, Lord — They May Just Reflect a Dumber Boss
Many “dumb questions” are voiced in response to management orders, so be charitable when you encounter an overly basic query from people who are supposed … Read more
A Love-Hate Relationship: How Technology Impacts Work-Life Balance
Does technology really help us in our endeavor for work-life balance? This is not a new question, but it remains an open one – if you believe that there is … Read more
Another Good Indicator That Internships May Be Vanishing
By John E. Thompson We have observed for some time now that the spate of wage-hour lawsuits might be expected drastically to curtail the availability of … Read more
Tech Job Growth Is Slowing, But Tech Workers Are Still Hard to Find
Numbers from the TechAmerica Foundation and a count of online job postings over the summer suggest there is a slowdown in tech hiring. Online tech job … Read more
When Did HR Start Standing For High Risk, Anyway?
Decent hiring tips come in handy when you consider nearly one in every two people hired fail within 18 months. That’s a startling statistic, especially for … Read more
A Little Common Sense Goes a Long Way With Halloween Costumes
By Carolyn A. Pellegrini and Chastity Bruno With Halloween rapidly approaching, it’s a good idea to review a list of costume tips to keep the celebration … Read more
Why You Really Should Move Quickly to Get Rid of Bad Hires
Everyone knows that the average hiring process is less than perfect. In fact, most selection processes have high failure rates (i.e. even after months or … Read more
It’s Nutty to Think Recognition Does Employees “More Harm Than Good”
I am deeply disturbed by an article by Lucy Kellaway in the Financial Times. In it, based on research about sales people flattering customers, Kellaway … Read more
What Great Companies Know: Retention Is Critical For Real Success
The aftermath of 2008 economic downturn saw employee turnover plummet as most employees decided to hunker down in their jobs. Turnover went from 35.7 … Read more