When I discuss employee engagement, one of the main points I generally preach is that employee engagement and employee empowerment go hand-in-hand. People … Read more
Is Cultural Alignment Even Possible?
“Culture is everything people do.” — Unknown There are over 58,000 results when you Google “cultural alignment.” I will save you the reading time and … Read more
Is Workforce Optimization the Missing Piece To Your Organization’s Success?
Workforce Optimization is the next frontier in the evolution of business. What exactly is workforce optimization? In essence, it is the process of focusing … Read more
Remote Recruiting and Sourcing – How To Maximize Your Relationship
I’m in Austin, TX. My sourcer is in Orange County, CA. Our client is in the Bay Area. Obviously, an office pop-in is not an option. Nor is installing a … Read more
Generation Z Is Coming. Will You Be Ready?
Recently at the SHRM conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Bussing’s son, Holden. As we all laughed and joked with this young man, we mentioned … Read more
It’s Time to Take Company Culture Off the Chopping Block
When financial times get tough for organizations, invariably company culture initiatives are the first to be cut. The view is that these are the easiest … Read more
Tomorrow Is a Long Time – Staying Power
I am 42 years old. My first “grown up” job was at the tender age of 22. I have had 12 jobs since that first job. That’s means I average a job change every … Read more
Why You Need an Employee Handbook and What It Should Cover
A staff handbook (also known as a Policies and Procedures Manual) is something every company, regardless of size, should have. It is especially useful at … Read more
Are You Making the Most of Your Multicultural Workforce?
Last year, a mid-sized manufacturer took their brand international with a multilingual campaign that opened the company to orders from rapidly growing … Read more
Millennials and the 21st Century Principal-Agent Problem
The Principal – Agent Problem is alive and well. It is getting more and more difficult to inspire employees to act in the best interest of the … Read more