The step up from employee to supervisor has always been a big one. Taking on new assignments, getting work done through others, shifting from buddy to boss … Read more
The Hidden Secret of Great Succession Planning
What is a good succession plan? I find it interesting is that most companies do one of two extremes when it comes to succession planning: Nothing at all; … Read more
Another Day, Another Deal: Taleo Agrees to Acquire Learn.com
Although a lot of us might be winding down to the big Labor Day weekend, the ongoing consolidation in the HR software space doesn’t stop, as Taleo … Read more
A Labor Day Lesson: The Importance of Adding Value to Your Job
I am always talking about “adding more value” or “working at a higher level of value.” How do you know if what you are working on is valuable? Are some … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Top HR Concerns, Pay Cuts Despite Big Profits, and Meetings in the Shower
Tired of vacation season? Well, school is starting and the fall football season will be here soon enough, but there’s still a little summer left to play … Read more
Training and Social Networking Policies: Essential Elements in Protecting Your Company Secrets
Any business that does not have a social networking policy or does not train its employees on the do’s and don’ts of social networking may have a critical … Read more
Retooling HR: How to Focus on the Right Performance
Everyone in an organization must decide where improving work performance makes the greatest difference to success. Every day, managers, supervisors, … Read more
Short Term Cash vs. Long Term Wealth Through Your Recruiting
As in any business, the world of Recruiters, “Headhunters”, “Executive Search Professionals”, etc. includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are … Read more
Making Your Case to Attend #SourceCon Fall 2010: Proving the Value to Your Organization
Many of you have shared with us that while you would love to attend SourceCon in September, you’re not quite sure how to pitch it to your boss. … Read more
Implementing Change: A Costly Lesson from the U.S. Mint
We all know people have a resistance to change but who would have guessed that the folks producing change (the currency that is) would encounter those … Read more