By John E. Thompson We wrote some time ago about a lower federal court’s determination in Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures that at least two unpaid … Read more
Why is There Such a Misguided Concern Over Poaching Talent?
A common complaint made about development programs is the concern that it will create employee turnover. As employees develop new capabilities they will be … Read more
Why Do More Than Half of HiPos Drop Out of Development Programs?
Organizations the world over are investing big sums in high-potential employee (HiPo) development programs because they rightly see that developing their … Read more
Why You Need to Tie Performance to Leadership Development
Companies today face several unprecedented challenges. An increasingly competitive hiring landscape, combined with growing talent shortages and skills … Read more
Does Your Company Punish People For Career Development?
Virtually every company says it values career development. Yet one of the most common reasons for turnover is a lack of development opportunities. If … Read more
When Leaders Coach: 3 Ways to Help Better Connect With Your Staff
When senior leaders come for coaching, they often show up with great motivation but guarded perspective. Their CEO has often given them some direct or … Read more
Workplace Training Bill Passes House, Expected to Be Signed Into Law
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman One of the few employment-related bills considered by Congress this term is on its way to President Obama’s desk. On July 9, the … Read more
Are You Ready For the Coming Decade of Change and Innovation?
I used to love that little Volkswagen Bug, the “Love Bug” named Herbie that many early Gen Xers like me remember vividly. Herbie was the … Read more
Managing vs. Coaching? In Today’s Workplace, You Really Need Both
“Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.” — John Wooden, longtime UCLA men’s basketball coach … Read more
Our Obsession With College Degrees Is Helping Fuel Unemployment
I saw an interview with Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz where he announced that the company would pay for most employees to get a degree online from Arizona … Read more