One of the great myths of management is that supervisors want their employees to work long hours. Many employees think their hours are 9 to “whenever my … Read more
The Challenges of HR Management in a Global Workplace
“Mr. Ron, I want you to send me to some training.” Sure, I said. Tell me about what you do and what are some of your duties in your department? After … Read more
Investing in Employees: Smart Companies Are Increasing Their L&D Budgets
A 2014 report from Bersin by Deloitte, The Corporate Learning Factbook 2014: Benchmarks, Trends, and Analysis of the U.S. Training Market relays some … Read more
It’s High Time For Business to Start Investing in Millennials
“Failing to prepare … is preparing to fail. – John Wooden, legendary UCLA basketball coach We constantly see media coverage discussing the business … Read more
What Candy Crush Crush Saga Taught Me About Workplace Feedback
I admit it. I am addicted. They say the first step is to admit it, so here goes: I am addicted to Candy Crush Saga. If you aren’t familiar with it – don’t … Read more
Great Companies? They Have People Who Keep Learning to Be Great
What do you do with an employee who’s just not interested in learning? I once had an employee who spent each lunch hour reading novels. Now, I have nothing … Read more
Chris Argyris: Remembering the Father of Organizational Learning
Chris Argyris passed away last month, at the age of 90. This Harvard Business School professor earned 14 honorary doctorates, produced 30 books, and … Read more
Taking Time Off Can Make You Happier and More Productive
Kmart’s decision to open its doors at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled, many are … Read more
Investing in Development? It’s Key to Growing a High-Performing Workforce
“Learning is not a one-time experience but an ongoing process.” This is one of the overarching ideas in a recent report written by Mollie Lombardi from the … Read more
Coach Your Candidate For These Five Types Of Interview Questions
The most effective recruiters are the ones who are most familiar with how the placement process works. When you understand how human resourcers think, and … Read more