A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to the HR Happy Hour Internet radio show and the subject drew my attention. It was about rewards, motivation and … Read more
The IT Dilemma: It’s a Double-Edged Sword When it Comes to Labor Market Trends
Despite the tremendous benefits of information technology (IT), it comes at a human cost — the displacement of less-skilled employees. As software … Read more
Nice Speech Mr. President, But Here’s What Workers Really Want You to Do
There are lots of kudos today for the tenor and tone of President Obama’s State of the Union speech, particularly his call for a bipartisan effort to … Read more
The Three Key Relationships Found in Great Workplaces
By Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin People have a choice every day in how they mentally approach their work. Though most of us ultimately work for some … Read more
Best Companies for Leadership? You Won’t be Surprised by This List
It was Mark Twain who once famously said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it,” and so it is with leadership, … Read more
Teamwork Is More Than Peace, Love and Granola Bars: It’s About The Bottom Line
When correctly put into practice, teams advance a company’s strategy beyond that which any individual can accomplish. For example: when our client sought … Read more
Communication: The Cornerstone of an Engaged Workforce Culture
By Bob Kelleher Every company would like to capitalize on the potential benefits of employee engagement, but few executives and managers grasp the full … Read more
Talking to Gen Y: Don’t Let Them Walk Blindly Into the Workplace Minefield
Last Friday, as I walked the streets of New York, my phone rang. On the other end was my Gen Y daughter. The sound of her voice shone brightly through the … Read more
Should I Hire a Robot or an Employee? HR Must Offer Integrated Solutions
Note: This is a “think piece” written to stimulate your thinking about strategic HR. The idea of having a corporate function focused on managing labor … Read more
The 100 Best Companies To Work For: It’s “A Benefit They Can’t Buy”
Fortune magazine is out with its annual list of 100 Best Companies To Work For and the names there are recognizable to anyone keeping track. SAS, the North … Read more