We’re forever hearing that there is a new reality about the post-pandemic world of work – one that has made a lot of HR best practice obsolete. But can … Read more
Why HR must teach forgiveness
Toxic workplaces create poor employee mental health – fact. But according to executive coach, Jim Frawley, as well as tackling areas where toxicity might … Read more
Disrupting how we think about generations
It’s not surprising HR leadership struggles with inter-generational differences in communication styles, preferences, and expectations. Or should I say … Read more
HR analytics needs organizational awareness too
There’s an important management competency that is often overlooked, but is actually extremely important. It’s called organizational awareness. In a … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
US engagement levels slump Recent rises in the proportion of workers declaring themselves to be ‘engaged’ at work have gone into reverse according to … Read more
If your company struggles to have candid conversations, look at your executive team first
If there’s one thing HR and talent leaders understand more than most, it’s the value and power of candor. Whether someone is on the giving or the … Read more
HRDs: Create ‘awareness’ first, and new skills will follow
As we all know, and as latest US Bureau of Labor statistics prove, America is currently experiencing an acute labor and skills shortage. Demand for labor, … Read more
DE&I: I was doing it in the 80s, but it’s even more important now
If you hang around long enough, you’ll see a lot of old trends pop up again. It’s like the old line that says “everything old is new … Read more
Change the DEIA game with board criteria and audits
Everyone knows the importance of increasing board diversity – particularly at nonprofits. But as most of us also (rather depressingly) know, being aware of … Read more
Do you understand your listening preferences?
Talk to any HR leader, and most would concur that their role is as much about listening to people as it is about talking to them. Yet ask them if they know … Read more