You might feel far removed from the current oil disaster taking place in the Gulf of Mexico because your firm is not involved in oil drilling or … Read more
The Delicate Art of Managing Expectations
When it comes to success or failure in the workplace, it’s often simply a matter of perception. If you can accomplish more than people thought you could, … Read more
Why HR Should Be More Like Jim Joyce
Who is Jim Joyce? He’s the veteran Major League Baseball umpire whose errant call cost a Detroit Tiger’s pitcher a perfect game. For baseball … Read more
Does Transparency Scare You?
I’ve talked to several HR managers in the last couple of months who are working on helping employees collaborate across teams. This whole idea of breaking … Read more
Yes, Teams Still Matter in the Era of “A” Players
Have you heard the latest human resources guru tell you how you’re going to regret everything unless you hire and keep your “A” players at your company? … Read more
What HR Can Learn From American Idol
I’m not a big fan of American Idol, but like a lot of people, I get sucked into the competitive aspects of taking a group of talented people and publicly … Read more
What HR Can Learn From American Idol
I’m not a big fan of American Idol, but like a lot of people, I find I get sucked into the competitive aspects of taking a group of talented people and … Read more
Kenexa Breaks Even and Makes 2x Splash
A year after posting a $34 million loss, Kenexa reported today that it broke even for the first quarter of 2010. Technically, the company reported an … Read more
The Baseball Method of Performance Management
Accurate selection of employees into critical roles in corporate America continues to be a difficult endeavor at best. First, however, we should consider … Read more
A Think Piece: How HR Caused Toyota to Crash
Unless you have been living off the planet Earth, you have probably already read or heard about several mechanical failures in Toyota automobiles that led … Read more