Will workplace flexibility surge in 2013? And will it resemble the limited programs of the past? The answers: “very likely” and “far less program, much … Read more
4 Ways to a Happier and More Engaged Workforce
Are you a happy person, generally? Do you tend to have an optimistic, “glass is half full” demeanor and approach to life? If so, does that tend to carry … Read more
Ignite HR 3: What If We Really Are Our Own Worst Enemies?
Today’s Ignite HR presentation is one near and dear to my heart, because it gets to an issue that everyone discusses but no one ever seems to do much about … Read more
Overseas Assignments? How Expatriate Assignments Have Changed For Good
Forget about expatriates! OK, now that I have your attention, let me give you a few reasons why I say this. The use of expats on traditional assignments of … Read more
FMLA Requests: 3 Essential Factors For Every HR Pro to Remember
By Eric B. Meyer Here are three (3) easy ways to tackle FMLA issues, without having to call someone like me. Employee gets open-heart surgery, no FMLA I … Read more
Hiring Secrets from Great Coaches and Other Workplace Myths
Every so often, someone publishes an article about lessons learned from great coaches offering advice about how to select people. Sorry, this is useless … Read more
Consensus or Command Management? Here’s Why Neither One Works
Throughout my whole career I kept hearing discussions about consensus vs. command leadership, and they always rubbed me the wrong way. What actually works … Read more
Ignite HR 2: Positively Deviant Performance Improvement
I’ve been to more HR-related conferences than I care to remember. The problem when you go to a lot of conferences is that you end up listening to a lot of … Read more
Court Finds That Employee’s Private Facebook Posts Are Relevant to Case
By Eric B. Meyer I assure you that what inspired this post had nothing to do with the facts of the case; namely: The female plaintiff claiming that her … Read more
4 Ways Companies Can Fix Succession Planning in 2013
Succession planning is a bit like flossing your teeth or going on a New Year’s diet – you know it is a good idea and that it can only make you healthier, … Read more