Here’s a great topic to be thinking about as we head into Labor Day: HR Transformation. What is HR transformation, you ask? According to author, … Read more
Re-Engage: What Really Goes Into Employee Engagement?
Re-Engage: How America’s Best Places to Work Inspire Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times by Leigh Branham, SPHR and Mark Hirschfeld was published in early … Read more
What Having A “Bikini Barista” Says About Your Talent Strategy
Some people are waking up to more than a couple of coffees these days. Yes, the phenomenon of barely covered bikini baristas has migrated from the Pacific … Read more
Managing Millennials: How Will They Respond Along the Way?
By Neil Howe with Reena Nadler “Every generation has its chance at greatness. Let this one take its shot.” —Newsweek (2000) “Relentless optimism and … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Boss Gifts, Deaths are Down, and a Terrible Workplace Secret
Summer doesn’t officially end for another month, but you know that in reality, we’re heading into the last, full week of our long, hot summer. Yes, Labor … Read more
Workplace Flexibility: If You Can’t Have it All, What’s Close Enough?
When I left Hewitt, I knew it’d be hard to find another company as flexible. During my time there I’d worked traditional hours, compressed hours, and an … Read more
Crazy Things Companies Do: Why Let HR Policies Drive Customers Away?
Karen works in the post office four blocks from my house. She’s an institution in my neighborhood. She’s friendly, informed, incredibly patient. She has a … Read more
Managing Millennials: How to Cope With a Generation of Multitaskers
By Neil Howe with Reena Nadler Millennials are the first generation in history to grow up, from their earliest childhood, immersed in interactive digital … Read more
Minimizing Risks of Employee Defection After a Merger or Acquisition
A merger that looks good on paper can lose value when too many employees in the target company get nervous about what life will be like after the deal … Read more
Think Piece: The Only Competency That Will Matter Is Continuous Learning
“In a chaotic world, the only competency that matters is continuous learning.” To improve and extend your career, you need to ponder what the near future … Read more