The Covid-19 pandemic, which is maybe…hopefully…finally, starting to ebb away (BA.2 notwithstanding), has left in its wake the smoldering ruin of go-go, … Read more
To encourage PTO you must first PTO (or Prepare The others)
During the course of my career, I can safely say I’ve coined more than a few phrases – everything from PLC (or Personal Levels of Comfort), to Be Savvy Not … Read more
The Long-Term Trends Driving Worker Shortages
“The reasons workers are staying away are well-documented,” writes labor market expert Raghav Sing, “but now it’s becoming apparent this … Read more
America’s missing workforce
Labor shortages have become a fact of life in America. It’s not just the case that millions of jobs are open, it’s the fact they remain open … Read more
The Failure of Internal Mobility Efforts
Internal mobility is a strategic priority for any company looking to better recruit, engage, and retain talent. The pandemic, labor shortage, and the Great … Read more
Transformational leadership sounds great, but most leaders aren’t using it
I can pretty much guarantee that anyone reading this article has either studied or experienced the difference between transformational and transactional … Read more
Analytics Insights: Why being evidence-based is so hard
Few of us could disagree with the fact that life would be much better if we adopted more of an evidence-based approach to our decision-making. The trouble … Read more
The Most Interesting HR Stories of the Week
Dolly provides the lolly: Hit-maker, Dolly Parton – famous for ‘Working 9-to-5’ – has pledged to meet the cost of her staff getting college qualifications. … Read more
Customizing the Employee Experience One Gig at a Time
Your employees are emerging from the pandemic with no desire to return to their work life the way it used to be. They are looking for greater choice, more … Read more
The Baby Bust and Its Impact on Work
The pandemic lockdowns were supposed to produce a new baby boom. It was assumed that nature would take its course when people were closeted together for … Read more