We all know that computers are getting better at things like image recognition and translating languages. What you may not know is that for 10 years after … Read more
Want to Create a Culture of Simplicity? It’s Not All That Simple
Complexity in the world is hitting us at a rapid pace, whether in our personal lives or the dynamic workplace. A quote traced back to President Woodrow … Read more
Want a Straight-A Team? Find Your Company’s Best Teachers
Take a moment to think about your favorite schoolteacher. Why was he or she so successful as an educator? This teacher likely deepened your understanding … Read more
3 Ways Employers Can Create the Skilled Workers That They Badly Need
It’s something employers can’t stop talking about: the middle-skills gap. There are too many job openings that don’t require a college degree but do … Read more
It’s Time to Prime the Millennial Generation for Managerial Success
New generations entering the workforce may never experience work as we’ve known it. In fact, some are worried that work itself will soon disappear, leading … Read more
The Good Things You Can Learn From Bad People
Sometimes, the bad guy wins. Clients often ask me for advice on how to deal with highly political people who are not very good at anything other than … Read more
Before Hiring, Clean Up Your Culture
I know football is America’s most popular sport, but I’ve got baseball on my brain because the Major League playoffs are here. One of the most important … Read more
More and More Employers Are Asking: Is That College Degree Really Necessary?
The recent stories about Ernst & Young de-emphasizing college performance as a hiring criterion, and the even-more-important case of CapGemini now … Read more
Believe It or Not, There Are Lots of Similarities Between HR Pros and NFL Head Coaches
It’s been a long summer, but now it’s fall and the professional football season is (finally!) officially upon us. While most of the focus has … Read more
Instead of Trying to Motivate Your Employees, Help Them Learn How to Change
“How can I motivate my employees to ________ (work harder, be safer, be healthier, participate, etc.)? is a futile question. Research has shown … Read more