The San Antonio Spurs have a keen eye for talent. They do a lot of things right and a lot of those principles are applicable to how we in corporate America … Read more
How to Awaken Your Employees’ Inner Super Hero
A while back I was approached by the leadership team of an organization struggling with the emotional aftermath of a reorganization. Employees were feeling … Read more
What to Tell Employees About Health Care Reform: Must-Do’s This Summer
Second of three parts Yes, you need to get your health care reform communication out this summer. That will get you ahead of the consumer marketing and … Read more
The Challenges and Benefits of Having a Team Working Virtually
Working virtually is a a mutually beneficial option for both employer and employee. It can be cost-effective, save time, and has been shown to raise … Read more
New Rules Increase Rewards, Penalties For Worker Wellness Participation
Employers will be able to increase rewards to workers who participate in wellness programs under final rules released Wednesday by the Obama … Read more
The 4 Kinds of Candidates You Shouldn’t Hire This Summer
The summer season is fast approaching, when the pool of great talent gets even deeper. As employers rely on summer hires more than ever, over the next few … Read more
Can’t Find Qualified People? Maybe You’re Looking For “Prius” Candiates
Lots of companies want to hire but for one reason or another say they can’t find qualified candidates. Here’s a list of the most common reasons I’ve heard … Read more
Here’s Why Your Employee Referral Program Isn’t Working
According to a recent report, referred workers are 20 percent less likely to quit their jobs. And how are these referred workers found? Many are through … Read more
Oregon Gets New Social Media Law; A Federal Law May be Next
By Eric M. Meyer Last week, before the Memorial Day weekend, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber signed into law a bill which prohibits employers from requiring or … Read more
Who Knows Employees Better Than SHRM? Um … Maybe Everyone?
I was on SHRM’s website today and eyeballed this popular survey, Challenges Facing HR Over the Next 10 Years. The report contains responses from both 2012 … Read more