Is your company growing too fast? Asking your CEO that question might lead to your swift termination. Executives and company shareholders rarely think … Read more
16 Steps to Help You Give Job Applicants Solid Feedback
Second of two parts Here are some action steps to consider if you have decided to provide more information and feedback to your job applicants. They are … Read more
The One That Got Away: Why Some Companies Just Can’t Land Top Talent
“We need to win the war for talent!” “People are our most important asset!” “The only capital we have is human capital!” Blah, blah, blah. Insert CEO’s … Read more
An Open Letter to Every Ineffective Hiring Manager Everywhere
A friend sent me this text the other day: Well, no news on my front. Can you believe this company? Early Friday, we agreed on a starting salary and a start … Read more
9 Ways to Tell When You Compensate and When You Reward
Everyone who manages people would love an answer to this question: “When do I compensate employees and when do I reward employees?” Most managers and HR … Read more
Shooting Ourselves in the Foot: It’s Not an Effective Engagement Strategy
Recent headlines from Gallup proclaiming that college-educated Americans are less engaged on the job than other cohorts may have spurred some conversation … Read more
Armed & Dangerous: Handling Disgruntled Workers Packing Smartphones
Ever have a job where you felt picked-on, intimidated, harassed, and micro-managed by a tyrant boss? Most of us can recall working for a real jerk at some … Read more
Is There a Big Shortage of American Engineers? A New Study Says No
The drumbeat has been loud and long, and it always comes down to the same issue: we have a huge shortage of engineering and other skilled talent here in … Read more
5 Profound and Permanent Changes Happening to HR Right Now
As CEO of a marketing company, I have the opportunity to work with clients large and small to implement LinkedIn-based, employee-first social media … Read more
No, You Don’t Fire An Employee Right After Her Great Performance Review
By Eric B. Meyer Who fires the 68-year-old right after her great performance review? The company that likes defending age-discrimination claims, … Read more