One of my colleagues is from the Southern United States. She tells me she was raised to be a Southern Belle. Now, being from Ireland, I’m not entirely sure … Read more
The Returning Veteran: 8 Strategies to Ease Their Return to the Workplace
While celebrated upon their return from active duty, veterans pose a variety of challenges for employers when reentering the workforce. Federal laws like … Read more
“B” Players? Here’s Why Steve Jobs Was Completely Wrong About Them
During the last few months, one of the top books on the bestseller lists has been the Steve Jobs autobiography. It’s a fascinating read and doesn’t hold … Read more
The 14 Components of an Agile Talent Management Strategy
In business, it is becoming more apparent every day that a large-size company is less of an advantage than speed and agility. There are new stories every … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Employees Don’t Think Much of Their Manager’s Skills
I love people who aren’t afraid to stand up and speak their mind (yes, that means you Laurie Ruettimann). And that’s why this survey of British … Read more
Want to Reduce Productivity? Go to an Open Office Environment
Count me in as one of those who believes the “open” office environment makes it a lot harder to get any real work done. I know that lots of … Read more
Tale of the Lost Refrigerator, or How One Company Lost its Work Ethic
I’m shopping for a refrigerator to replace a custom built-in model that is in my home. Always looking for a bargain, I went online and found a great deal … Read more
Five Employment Law Takeaways From American Idol
Employment law lessons are truly everywhere. Previously on the Employment Blawg, we’ve discussed valuable legal training you can glean from such unexpected … Read more
Wasting Money: The Cost of Getting Engagement Wrong
Like organizational culture, employee engagement is a frequent topic of mine. Indeed, creating a culture of recognition is a foundational element to … Read more
3 Things That HR Professionals Should Stop Apologizing For
Fast Company magazine recently had an article titled “3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For,“ which were: Their financial expectations … Read more