In the 16th century, when philosopher Francis Bacon proclaimed “knowledge is power,” his contemporaries likely believed he was onto something. What no one … Read more
Three Keys to Creating a Data-Driven Hiring Strategy
Most HR professionals view monitoring employee competencies and skills across the organization as an equally important part of their jobs as tracking … Read more
Sleeping on the Job May Be Protected Under the ADA
By Eric B. Meyer That George Costanza was definitely on to something. A federal court in Virginia recently denied an employer’s attempt to dismiss … Read more
6 Alternative Ways For You to Compensate Your Interns
In years past, offering paid internships may have been your secret ingredient to gaining the outstanding interest of intern candidates. But today, the … Read more
The Only Employee Segment That Matters is the One Called Me
When organizations set about to segment their employee populations, they often begin with the familiar demographic groups: Matures, Boomers, Gen X and … Read more
Have a Great Staff? Then Why Aren’t You Treating Them Better?
Ah, the first day on the job. It starts off like a whimsical wonderland for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed new hire. Everything is fresh and waiting to … Read more
“Take This Proposal and Shove It” – It’s Almost Always a Fireable Offense
By Eric B. Meyer Over the weekend, I read this opinion from the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. From the opening paragraph, it had my … Read more
A Four-Letter Word That We Never, Ever Use in HR
I’m not sure about your HR experience, but in my HR experience I’ve used every four-letter word known to man – except one. That word is: … Read more
What the Annual American Time Use Survey Says About Our Work Ethic
“I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” — Thomas Jefferson For the past several years, I’ve reviewed and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Exit Interviews – Usually Too Late to Do Any Good
Exit interviews are about as effective as closing the barn door after the horses are out. The best time to learn how your valued employees feel about their … Read more